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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.73, 328.05 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.73, 328.05 and 72.48 is: 108.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.73 : 328.05 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.73/328.05 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.73x = 328.05 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.73x = 23,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,777.06/218.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.71

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