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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.92, 328.29 and 74.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.92, 328.29 and 74.61 is: 111.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.92 : 328.29 = 74.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.92/328.29 = 74.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.92x = 328.29 × 74.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.92x = 24,493.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,493.72/218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.88

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