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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.27, 325.90 and 72.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.27, 325.90 and 72.98 is: 109.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.27 : 325.90 = 72.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.27/325.90 = 72.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.27x = 325.90 × 72.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.27x = 23,785.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,785.49/217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.48

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