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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.93, 328.37 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.93, 328.37 and 72.66 is: 108.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.93 : 328.37 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.93/328.37 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.93x = 328.37 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.93x = 23,860.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,860.64/218.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.99

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