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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.32, 327.52 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.32, 327.52 and 74.04 is: 111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.32 : 327.52 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.32/327.52 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.32x = 327.52 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.32x = 24,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,249.58/218.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.07

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