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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.18, 327.06 and 73.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.18, 327.06 and 73.88 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.18 : 327.06 = 73.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.18/327.06 = 73.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.18x = 327.06 × 73.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.18x = 24,163.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,163.19/218.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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