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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.82, 328.31 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.82, 328.31 and 110.58 is: 165.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.82 : 328.31 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.82/328.31 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.82x = 328.31 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.82x = 36,303.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,303.97/218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.91

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