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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.81, 328.13 and 72.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.81, 328.13 and 72.56 is: 108.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.81 : 328.13 = 72.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.81/328.13 = 72.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.81x = 328.13 × 72.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.81x = 23,807.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,807.11/218.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.80

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