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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.44, 327.69 and 72.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.44, 327.69 and 72.22 is: 108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.44 : 327.69 = 72.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.44/327.69 = 72.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.44x = 327.69 × 72.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.44x = 23,665.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,665.77/218.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.34

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