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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.40, 326.12 and 73.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.40, 326.12 and 73.13 is: 109.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.40 : 326.12 = 73.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.40/326.12 = 73.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.40x = 326.12 × 73.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.40x = 23,847.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,847.16/217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.70

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