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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.95, 325.41 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.95, 325.41 and 72.66 is: 108.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.95 : 325.41 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.95/325.41 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.95x = 325.41 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.95x = 23,644.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,644.29/216.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.99

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