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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.78, 328.10 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.78, 328.10 and 88.74 is: 133.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.78 : 328.10 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.78/328.10 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.78x = 328.10 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.78x = 29,115.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,115.59/218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.08

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