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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.14, 325.68 and 72.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.14, 325.68 and 72.84 is: 109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.14 : 325.68 = 72.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.14/325.68 = 72.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.14x = 325.68 × 72.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.14x = 23,722.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,722.53/217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.25

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