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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.19, 327.32 and 71.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.19, 327.32 and 71.97 is: 107.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.19 : 327.32 = 71.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.19/327.32 = 71.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.19x = 327.32 × 71.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.19x = 23,556.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,556.86/218.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.97

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