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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.78, 326.67 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.78, 326.67 and 73.49 is: 110.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.78 : 326.67 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.78/326.67 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.78x = 326.67 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.78x = 24,006.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,006.98/217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.24

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