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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.32, 327.53 and 64.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.32, 327.53 and 64.25 is: 96.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.32 : 327.53 = 64.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.32/327.53 = 64.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.32x = 327.53 × 64.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.32x = 21,043.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,043.31/218.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.39

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