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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.03, 327.02 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.03, 327.02 and 73.76 is: 110.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.03 : 327.02 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.03/327.02 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.03x = 327.02 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.03x = 24,118.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,118.99/218.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.62

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