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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.99, 328.49 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.99, 328.49 and 110.72 is: 166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.99 : 328.49 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.99/328.49 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.99x = 328.49 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.99x = 36,370.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,370.41/218.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.08

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