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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.33, 327.53 and 88.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.33, 327.53 and 88.33 is: 132.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.33 : 327.53 = 88.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.33/327.53 = 88.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.33x = 327.53 × 88.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.33x = 28,930.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,930.72/218.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.51

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