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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.56, 328 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.56, 328 and 133.12 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.56 : 328 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.56/328 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.56x = 328 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.56x = 43,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,663.36/218.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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