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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.27, 327.45 and 64.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.27, 327.45 and 64.19 is: 96.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.27 : 327.45 = 64.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.27/327.45 = 64.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.27x = 327.45 × 64.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.27x = 21,018.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,018.69/218.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.30

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