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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.31, 327.50 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.31, 327.50 and 74.01 is: 111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.31 : 327.50 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.31/327.50 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.31x = 327.50 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.31x = 24,238.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,238.28/218.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.03

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