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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.43, 327.63 and 88.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.43, 327.63 and 88.42 is: 132.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.43 : 327.63 = 88.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.43/327.63 = 88.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.43x = 327.63 × 88.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.43x = 28,969.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,969.04/218.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.62

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