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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.47, 327.72 and 74.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.47, 327.72 and 74.20 is: 111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.47 : 327.72 = 74.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.47/327.72 = 74.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.47x = 327.72 × 74.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.47x = 24,316.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,316.82/218.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.31

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