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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.23, 327.17 and 110.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.23, 327.17 and 110.09 is: 165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.23 : 327.17 = 110.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.23/327.17 = 110.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.23x = 327.17 × 110.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.23x = 36,018.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,018.15/218.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.05

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