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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.28, 327.54 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.28, 327.54 and 90.12 is: 135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.28 : 327.54 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.28/327.54 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.28x = 327.54 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.28x = 29,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,517.90/218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.23

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