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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.15, 327.23 and 55.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.15, 327.23 and 55.84 is: 83.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.15 : 327.23 = 55.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.15/327.23 = 55.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.15x = 327.23 × 55.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.15x = 18,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,270.89/218.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.75

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