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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.54, 327.82 and 74.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.54, 327.82 and 74.28 is: 111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.54 : 327.82 = 74.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.54/327.82 = 74.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.54x = 327.82 × 74.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.54x = 24,350.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,350.47/218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.42

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