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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.17, 327.24 and 64.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.17, 327.24 and 64.12 is: 96.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.17 : 327.24 = 64.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.17/327.24 = 64.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.17x = 327.24 × 64.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.17x = 20,982.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,982.63/218.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.18

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