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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.25, 327.38 and 55.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.25, 327.38 and 55.94 is: 83.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.25 : 327.38 = 55.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.25/327.38 = 55.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.25x = 327.38 × 55.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.25x = 18,311.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,311.72/218.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.90

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