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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.97, 328.37 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.97, 328.37 and 132.34 is: 198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.97 : 328.37 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.97/328.37 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.97x = 328.37 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.97x = 43,456.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,456.49/218.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.46

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