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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.33, 327.54 and 64.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.33, 327.54 and 64.26 is: 96.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.33 : 327.54 = 64.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.33/327.54 = 64.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.33x = 327.54 × 64.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.33x = 21,047.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,047.72/218.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.41

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