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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.76, 324.94 and 72.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.76, 324.94 and 72.38 is: 108.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.76 : 324.94 = 72.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.76/324.94 = 72.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.76x = 324.94 × 72.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.76x = 23,517.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,517.17/216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.49

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