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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 327.24 and 55.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 327.24 and 55.85 is: 83.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 327.24 = 55.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/327.24 = 55.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 327.24 × 55.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 18,274.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,274.72/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.77

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