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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.49, 327.75 and 110.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.49, 327.75 and 110.22 is: 165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.49 : 327.75 = 110.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.49/327.75 = 110.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.49x = 327.75 × 110.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.49x = 36,124.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,124.61/218.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.34

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