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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.85, 328.31 and 74.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.85, 328.31 and 74.53 is: 111.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.85 : 328.31 = 74.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.85/328.31 = 74.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.85x = 328.31 × 74.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.85x = 24,469.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,469.26/218.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.81

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