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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.64, 327.98 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.64, 327.98 and 88.61 is: 132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.64 : 327.98 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.64/327.98 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.64x = 327.98 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.64x = 29,062.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,062.73/218.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.93

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