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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.77, 328.15 and 72.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.77, 328.15 and 72.51 is: 108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.77 : 328.15 = 72.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.77/328.15 = 72.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.77x = 328.15 × 72.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.77x = 23,794.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,794.86/218.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.77

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