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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 327.59 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 327.59 and 74.12 is: 111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 327.59 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/327.59 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 327.59 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 24,280.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,280.15/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.17

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