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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.43, 327.65 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.43, 327.65 and 88.43 is: 132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.43 : 327.65 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.43/327.65 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.43x = 327.65 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.43x = 28,972.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,972.01/218.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.64

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