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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.26, 327.46 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.26, 327.46 and 88.29 is: 132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.26 : 327.46 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.26/327.46 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.26x = 327.46 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.26x = 28,911.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,911.22/218.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.46

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