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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 325.20 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 325.20 and 72.60 is: 108.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 325.20 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/325.20 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 325.20 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 23,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,609.52/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.82

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