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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 328.22 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 328.22 and 110.28 is: 165.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 328.22 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/328.22 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 328.22 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 36,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,196.10/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.73

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