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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.38, 326.06 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.38, 326.06 and 71.12 is: 106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.38 : 326.06 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.38/326.06 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.38x = 326.06 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.38x = 23,189.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,189.39/217.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.68

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