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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.63, 327.95 and 56.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.63, 327.95 and 56.31 is: 84.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.63 : 327.95 = 56.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.63/327.95 = 56.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.63x = 327.95 × 56.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.63x = 18,466.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,466.58/218.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.47

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