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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.18, 325.56 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.18, 325.56 and 72.88 is: 109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.18 : 325.56 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.18/325.56 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.18x = 325.56 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.18x = 23,726.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,726.81/217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.25

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