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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.31, 327.22 and 110.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.31, 327.22 and 110.17 is: 165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.31 : 327.22 = 110.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.31/327.22 = 110.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.31x = 327.22 × 110.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.31x = 36,049.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,049.83/218.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.13

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