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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 327.20 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 327.20 and 132.80 is: 198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 327.20 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/327.20 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 327.20 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 43,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,452.16/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.96

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