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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.18, 327.28 and 55.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.18, 327.28 and 55.87 is: 83.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.18 : 327.28 = 55.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.18/327.28 = 55.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.18x = 327.28 × 55.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.18x = 18,284.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,284.18/218.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.80

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