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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.82, 328.15 and 74.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.82, 328.15 and 74.50 is: 111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.82 : 328.15 = 74.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.82/328.15 = 74.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.82x = 328.15 × 74.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.82x = 24,447.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,447.18/218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.72

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