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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.56, 327.78 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.56, 327.78 and 88.55 is: 132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.56 : 327.78 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.56/327.78 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.56x = 327.78 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.56x = 29,024.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,024.92/218.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.80

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