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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.91, 328.37 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.91, 328.37 and 88.97 is: 133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.91 : 328.37 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.91/328.37 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.91x = 328.37 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.91x = 29,215.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,215.08/218.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.46

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