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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.32, 325.78 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.32, 325.78 and 72.94 is: 109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.32 : 325.78 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.32/325.78 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.32x = 325.78 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.32x = 23,761.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,761.40/217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.34

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