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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.65, 327.93 and 74.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.65, 327.93 and 74.29 is: 111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.65 : 327.93 = 74.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.65/327.93 = 74.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.65x = 327.93 × 74.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.65x = 24,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,361.92/218.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.42

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