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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.71, 327.87 and 74.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.71, 327.87 and 74.33 is: 111.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.71 : 327.87 = 74.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.71/327.87 = 74.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.71x = 327.87 × 74.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.71x = 24,370.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,370.21/218.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.43

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