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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.11, 327.20 and 73.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.11, 327.20 and 73.82 is: 110.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.11 : 327.20 = 73.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.11/327.20 = 73.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.11x = 327.20 × 73.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.11x = 24,153.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,153.53/218.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.74

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