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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.14, 327.21 and 64.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.14, 327.21 and 64.07 is: 96.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.14 : 327.21 = 64.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.14/327.21 = 64.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.14x = 327.21 × 64.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.14x = 20,965.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,965.16/218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.11

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