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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.77, 326.43 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.77, 326.43 and 73.38 is: 109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.77 : 326.43 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.77/326.43 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.77x = 326.43 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.77x = 23,953.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,953.43/217.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.99

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