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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 328.08 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 328.08 and 109.02 is: 163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 328.08 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/328.08 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 328.08 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 35,767.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,767.28/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.50

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