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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.66, 328.04 and 74.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.66, 328.04 and 74.38 is: 111.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.66 : 328.04 = 74.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.66/328.04 = 74.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.66x = 328.04 × 74.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.66x = 24,399.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,399.62/218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.59

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