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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.05, 327.11 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.05, 327.11 and 73.76 is: 110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.05 : 327.11 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.05/327.11 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.05x = 327.11 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.05x = 24,125.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,125.63/218.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.64

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