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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.25, 327.15 and 108.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.25, 327.15 and 108.49 is: 162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.25 : 327.15 = 108.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.25/327.15 = 108.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.25x = 327.15 × 108.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.25x = 35,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,492.50/218.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.62

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