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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.59, 327.94 and 74.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.59, 327.94 and 74.31 is: 111.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.59 : 327.94 = 74.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.59/327.94 = 74.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.59x = 327.94 × 74.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.59x = 24,369.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,369.22/218.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.48

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