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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.48, 327.42 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.48, 327.42 and 110.12 is: 165.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.48 : 327.42 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.48/327.42 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.48x = 327.42 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.48x = 36,055.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,055.49/218.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.03

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