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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.07, 326.78 and 108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.07, 326.78 and 108.35 is: 162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.07 : 326.78 = 108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.07/326.78 = 108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.07x = 326.78 × 108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.07x = 35,406.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,406.61/218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.36

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