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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.48, 327.41 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.48, 327.41 and 164.31 is: 246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.48 : 327.41 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.48/327.41 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.48x = 327.41 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.48x = 53,795.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,795.10/218.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.23

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