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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.42, 327.63 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.42, 327.63 and 74.14 is: 111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.42 : 327.63 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.42/327.63 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.42x = 327.63 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.42x = 24,290.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,290.49/218.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.21

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