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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.27, 327.49 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.27, 327.49 and 108.68 is: 163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.27 : 327.49 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.27/327.49 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.27x = 327.49 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.27x = 35,589.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,589.70/218.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.05

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