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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.32, 327.59 and 110.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.32, 327.59 and 110.11 is: 165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.32 : 327.59 = 110.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.32/327.59 = 110.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.32x = 327.59 × 110.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.32x = 36,071.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,071.21/218.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.22

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