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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.59, 327.97 and 107.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.59, 327.97 and 107.35 is: 161.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.59 : 327.97 = 107.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.59/327.97 = 107.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.59x = 327.97 × 107.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.59x = 35,207.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,207.58/218.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.07

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