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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.38, 327.59 and 110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.38, 327.59 and 110.10 is: 165.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.38 : 327.59 = 110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.38/327.59 = 110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.38x = 327.59 × 110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.38x = 36,067.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,067.66/218.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.16

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