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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.24, 325.92 and 72.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.24, 325.92 and 72.96 is: 109.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.24 : 325.92 = 72.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.24/325.92 = 72.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.24x = 325.92 × 72.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.24x = 23,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,779.12/217.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.46

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