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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.87, 328.21 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.87, 328.21 and 88.82 is: 133.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.87 : 328.21 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.87/328.21 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.87x = 328.21 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.87x = 29,152.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,152.21/218.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.19

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