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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.50, 327.76 and 110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.50, 327.76 and 110.26 is: 165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.50 : 327.76 = 110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.50/327.76 = 110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.50x = 327.76 × 110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.50x = 36,138.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,138.82/218.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.40

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