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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.78, 328.17 and 72.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.78, 328.17 and 72.53 is: 108.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.78 : 328.17 = 72.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.78/328.17 = 72.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.78x = 328.17 × 72.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.78x = 23,802.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,802.17/218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.80

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