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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 328.12 and 74.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 328.12 and 74.48 is: 111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 328.12 = 74.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/328.12 = 74.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 328.12 × 74.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 24,438.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,438.38/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.71

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