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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.81, 328.25 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.81, 328.25 and 88.82 is: 133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.81 : 328.25 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.81/328.25 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.81x = 328.25 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.81x = 29,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,153.08/218.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.24

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