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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.81, 328.26 and 74.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.81, 328.26 and 74.63 is: 111.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.81 : 328.26 = 74.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.81/328.26 = 74.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.81x = 328.26 × 74.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.81x = 24,498.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,498.04/218.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.96

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