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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.85, 326.84 and 73.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.85, 326.84 and 73.53 is: 110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.85 : 326.84 = 73.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.85/326.84 = 73.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.85x = 326.84 × 73.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.85x = 24,032.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,032.18/217.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.32

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