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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.73, 325.10 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.73, 325.10 and 72.44 is: 108.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.73 : 325.10 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.73/325.10 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.73x = 325.10 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.73x = 23,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,550.24/216.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.66

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