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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 327.92 and 74.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 327.92 and 74.38 is: 111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 327.92 = 74.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/327.92 = 74.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 327.92 × 74.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 24,390.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,390.69/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.50

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