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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.98, 328.37 and 70.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.98, 328.37 and 70.70 is: 106.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.98 : 328.37 = 70.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.98/328.37 = 70.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.98x = 328.37 × 70.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.98x = 23,215.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,215.23/218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.01

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