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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.84, 325.30 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.84, 325.30 and 72.54 is: 108.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.84 : 325.30 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.84/325.30 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.84x = 325.30 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.84x = 23,597.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,597.26/216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.82

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