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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 327.25 and 88.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 327.25 and 88.21 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 327.25 = 88.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/327.25 = 88.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 327.25 × 88.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 28,866.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,866.72/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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