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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.56, 327.84 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.56, 327.84 and 90.28 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.56 : 327.84 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.56/327.84 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.56x = 327.84 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.56x = 29,597.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,597.40/218.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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