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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.26, 327.50 and 110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.26, 327.50 and 110.05 is: 165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.26 : 327.50 = 110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.26/327.50 = 110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.26x = 327.50 × 110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.26x = 36,041.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,041.38/218.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.13

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