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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.59, 327.89 and 72.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.59, 327.89 and 72.34 is: 108.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.59 : 327.89 = 72.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.59/327.89 = 72.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.59x = 327.89 × 72.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.59x = 23,718.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,718.52/218.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.51

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