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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.61, 327.83 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.61, 327.83 and 64.50 is: 96.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.61 : 327.83 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.61/327.83 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.61x = 327.83 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.61x = 21,145.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,145.04/218.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.72

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