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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.79, 325.20 and 72.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.79, 325.20 and 72.46 is: 108.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.79 : 325.20 = 72.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.79/325.20 = 72.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.79x = 325.20 × 72.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.79x = 23,563.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,563.99/216.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.70

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