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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.99, 328.40 and 74.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.99, 328.40 and 74.67 is: 111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.99 : 328.40 = 74.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.99/328.40 = 74.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.99x = 328.40 × 74.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.99x = 24,522.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,522.57/218.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.98

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