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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.28, 327.46 and 110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.28, 327.46 and 110.04 is: 165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.28 : 327.46 = 110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.28/327.46 = 110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.28x = 327.46 × 110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.28x = 36,033.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,033.70/218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.08

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