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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.68, 327.81 and 74.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.68, 327.81 and 74.32 is: 111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.68 : 327.81 = 74.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.68/327.81 = 74.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.68x = 327.81 × 74.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.68x = 24,362.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,362.84/218.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.41

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