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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.63, 327.88 and 64.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.63, 327.88 and 64.51 is: 96.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.63 : 327.88 = 64.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.63/327.88 = 64.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.63x = 327.88 × 64.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.63x = 21,152.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,152.64/218.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.75

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