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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.68, 327.84 and 74.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.68, 327.84 and 74.40 is: 111.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.68 : 327.84 = 74.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.68/327.84 = 74.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.68x = 327.84 × 74.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.68x = 24,391.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,391.30/218.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.54

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