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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.83, 325.26 and 72.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.83, 325.26 and 72.56 is: 108.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.83 : 325.26 = 72.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.83/325.26 = 72.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.83x = 325.26 × 72.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.83x = 23,600.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,600.87/216.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.85

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