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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.02, 325.43 and 72.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.02, 325.43 and 72.71 is: 109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.02 : 325.43 = 72.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.02/325.43 = 72.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.02x = 325.43 × 72.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.02x = 23,662.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,662.02/217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.03

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