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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 327.26 and 64.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 327.26 and 64.09 is: 96.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 327.26 = 64.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/327.26 = 64.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 327.26 × 64.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 20,974.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,974.09/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.14

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