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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.45, 327.60 and 110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.45, 327.60 and 110.21 is: 165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.45 : 327.60 = 110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.45/327.60 = 110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.45x = 327.60 × 110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.45x = 36,103.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,103.16/218.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.27

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