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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.07, 327.24 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.07, 327.24 and 131.58 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.07 : 327.24 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.07/327.24 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.07x = 327.24 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.07x = 43,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,058.24/218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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