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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.17, 327.25 and 55.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.17, 327.25 and 55.86 is: 83.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.17 : 327.25 = 55.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.17/327.25 = 55.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.17x = 327.25 × 55.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.17x = 18,278.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,278.55/218.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.78

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