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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 327.60 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 327.60 and 74.08 is: 111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 327.60 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/327.60 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 327.60 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 24,268.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,268.61/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.12

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