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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.73, 327.89 and 74.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.73, 327.89 and 74.36 is: 111.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.73 : 327.89 = 74.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.73/327.89 = 74.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.73x = 327.89 × 74.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.73x = 24,379.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,379.89/218.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.46

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