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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.17, 327.28 and 64.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.17, 327.28 and 64.10 is: 96.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.17 : 327.28 = 64.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.17/327.28 = 64.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.17x = 327.28 × 64.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.17x = 20,979.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,979.31/218.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.16

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