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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.46, 327.76 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.46, 327.76 and 88.50 is: 132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.46 : 327.76 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.46/327.76 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.46x = 327.76 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.46x = 29,006.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,006.76/218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.78

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