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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.54, 327.72 and 88.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.54, 327.72 and 88.51 is: 132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.54 : 327.72 = 88.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.54/327.72 = 88.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.54x = 327.72 × 88.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.54x = 29,007.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,007.52/218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.73

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