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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 327.18 and 73.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 327.18 and 73.80 is: 110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 327.18 = 73.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/327.18 = 73.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 327.18 × 73.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 24,145.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,145.88/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.68

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