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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.40, 325.98 and 73.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.40, 325.98 and 73.12 is: 109.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.40 : 325.98 = 73.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.40/325.98 = 73.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.40x = 325.98 × 73.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.40x = 23,835.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,835.66/217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.64

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