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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.52, 326.30 and 73.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.52, 326.30 and 73.26 is: 109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.52 : 326.30 = 73.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.52/326.30 = 73.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.52x = 326.30 × 73.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.52x = 23,904.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,904.74/217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.90

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