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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.77, 328.15 and 74.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.77, 328.15 and 74.49 is: 111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.77 : 328.15 = 74.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.77/328.15 = 74.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.77x = 328.15 × 74.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.77x = 24,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,443.71/218.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.73

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