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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.76, 324.95 and 79.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.76, 324.95 and 79.72 is: 119.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.76 : 324.95 = 79.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.76/324.95 = 79.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.76x = 324.95 × 79.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.76x = 25,903.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,903.39/216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.50

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