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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.71, 328.09 and 72.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.71, 328.09 and 72.43 is: 108.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.71 : 328.09 = 72.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.71/328.09 = 72.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.71x = 328.09 × 72.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.71x = 23,763.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,763.98/218.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.65

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