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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.32, 327.51 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.32, 327.51 and 74.08 is: 111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.32 : 327.51 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.32/327.51 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.32x = 327.51 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.32x = 24,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,261.94/218.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.13

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