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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.39, 327.58 and 88.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.39, 327.58 and 88.35 is: 132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.39 : 327.58 = 88.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.39/327.58 = 88.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.39x = 327.58 × 88.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.39x = 28,941.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,941.25/218.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.52

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