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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.21, 327.33 and 73.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.21, 327.33 and 73.94 is: 110.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.21 : 327.33 = 73.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.21/327.33 = 73.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.21x = 327.33 × 73.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.21x = 24,201.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,201.14/218.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.91

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