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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.72, 328.08 and 74.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.72, 328.08 and 74.40 is: 111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.72 : 328.08 = 74.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.72/328.08 = 74.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.72x = 328.08 × 74.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.72x = 24,409.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,409.15/218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.60

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