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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.94, 328.42 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.94, 328.42 and 74.66 is: 111.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.94 : 328.42 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.94/328.42 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.94x = 328.42 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.94x = 24,519.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,519.84/218.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.99

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