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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.84, 328.30 and 74.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.84, 328.30 and 74.54 is: 111.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.84 : 328.30 = 74.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.84/328.30 = 74.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.84x = 328.30 × 74.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.84x = 24,471.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,471.48/218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.82

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