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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.13, 327.04 and 88.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.13, 327.04 and 88.09 is: 132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.13 : 327.04 = 88.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.13/327.04 = 88.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.13x = 327.04 × 88.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.13x = 28,807.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,807.92/218.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.07

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