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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.09, 327.06 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.09, 327.06 and 88.08 is: 132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.09 : 327.06 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.09/327.06 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.09x = 327.06 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.09x = 28,807.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,807.44/218.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.09

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