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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.58, 328.02 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.58, 328.02 and 90.34 is: 135.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.58 : 328.02 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.58/328.02 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.58x = 328.02 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.58x = 29,633.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,633.33/218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.57

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