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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 327.23 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 327.23 and 89.82 is: 134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 327.23 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/327.23 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 327.23 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 29,391.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,391.35/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.72

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