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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.13, 327.19 and 73.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.13, 327.19 and 73.84 is: 110.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.13 : 327.19 = 73.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.13/327.19 = 73.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.13x = 327.19 × 73.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.13x = 24,159.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,159.71/218.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.76

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