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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.71, 326.34 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.71, 326.34 and 73.32 is: 109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.71 : 326.34 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.71/326.34 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.71x = 326.34 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.71x = 23,927.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,927.25/217.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.90

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