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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.97, 328.47 and 74.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.97, 328.47 and 74.70 is: 112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.97 : 328.47 = 74.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.97/328.47 = 74.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.97x = 328.47 × 74.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.97x = 24,536.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,536.71/218.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.06

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