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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.14, 326.96 and 88.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.14, 326.96 and 88.06 is: 131.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.14 : 326.96 = 88.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.14/326.96 = 88.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.14x = 326.96 × 88.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.14x = 28,790.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,790.84/218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.98

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