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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.15, 327.30 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.15, 327.30 and 108.51 is: 162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.15 : 327.30 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.15/327.30 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.15x = 327.30 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.15x = 35,515.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,515.32/218.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.80

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