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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.86, 325.33 and 72.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.86, 325.33 and 72.56 is: 108.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.86 : 325.33 = 72.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.86/325.33 = 72.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.86x = 325.33 × 72.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.86x = 23,606.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,606.58/216.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.86

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