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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.52, 328.10 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.52, 328.10 and 132.03 is: 198.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.52 : 328.10 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.52/328.10 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.52x = 328.10 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.52x = 43,318.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,318.38/218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.24

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