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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.54, 327.81 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.54, 327.81 and 88.54 is: 132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.54 : 327.81 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.54/327.81 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.54x = 327.81 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.54x = 29,023.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,023.65/218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.81

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