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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.35, 327.20 and 110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.35, 327.20 and 110 is: 164.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.35 : 327.20 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.35/327.20 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.35x = 327.20 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.35x = 35,991.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,991.45/218.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.84

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