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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.13, 327.20 and 55.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.13, 327.20 and 55.81 is: 83.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.13 : 327.20 = 55.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.13/327.20 = 55.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.13x = 327.20 × 55.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.13x = 18,259.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,259.93/218.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.71

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