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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.17, 327.24 and 73.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.17, 327.24 and 73.88 is: 110.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.17 : 327.24 = 73.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.17/327.24 = 73.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.17x = 327.24 × 73.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.17x = 24,174.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,174.86/218.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.81

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