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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.54, 327.83 and 56.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.54, 327.83 and 56.23 is: 84.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.54 : 327.83 = 56.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.54/327.83 = 56.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.54x = 327.83 × 56.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.54x = 18,431.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,431.96/218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.34

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