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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.78, 328.18 and 74.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.78, 328.18 and 74.46 is: 111.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.78 : 328.18 = 74.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.78/328.18 = 74.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.78x = 328.18 × 74.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.78x = 24,436.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,436.28/218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.69

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