Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.25, 327.38 and 90
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 218.25, 327.38 and 90 is: 135
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218.25 : 327.38 = 90 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218.25/327.38 = 90/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218.25x = 327.38 × 90 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218.25x = 29,463.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,463.75/218.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135
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