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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.51, 327.89 and 88.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.51, 327.89 and 88.49 is: 132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.51 : 327.89 = 88.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.51/327.89 = 88.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.51x = 327.89 × 88.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.51x = 29,012.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,012.90/218.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.78

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