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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.83, 327.83 and 109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.83, 327.83 and 109.01 is: 163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.83 : 327.83 = 109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.83/327.83 = 109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.83x = 327.83 × 109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.83x = 35,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,738.66/218.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.32

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