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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.45, 327.47 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.45, 327.47 and 74.13 is: 111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.45 : 327.47 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.45/327.47 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.45x = 327.47 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.45x = 24,274.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,274.98/218.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.13

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