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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.30, 327.46 and 55.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.30, 327.46 and 55.98 is: 83.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.30 : 327.46 = 55.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.30/327.46 = 55.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.30x = 327.46 × 55.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.30x = 18,331.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,331.21/218.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.97

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