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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 327.62 and 56.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 327.62 and 56.09 is: 84.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 327.62 = 56.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/327.62 = 56.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 327.62 × 56.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 18,375.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,375.32/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.14

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