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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.28, 327.44 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.28, 327.44 and 90 is: 135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.28 : 327.44 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.28/327.44 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.28x = 327.44 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.28x = 29,469.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,469.60/218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.01

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