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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.92, 326.88 and 73.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.92, 326.88 and 73.65 is: 110.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.92 : 326.88 = 73.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.92/326.88 = 73.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.92x = 326.88 × 73.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.92x = 24,073.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,073.08/217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.47

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