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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.78, 328.13 and 66.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.78, 328.13 and 66.78 is: 100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.78 : 328.13 = 66.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.78/328.13 = 66.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.78x = 328.13 × 66.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.78x = 21,912.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,912.52/218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.16

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