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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.36, 327.04 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.36, 327.04 and 130.28 is: 195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.36 : 327.04 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.36/327.04 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.36x = 327.04 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.36x = 42,604.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,604.81/218.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.11

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