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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218, 326.94 and 81.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218, 326.94 and 81.10 is: 121.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218 : 326.94 = 81.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218/326.94 = 81.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218x = 326.94 × 81.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218x = 26,514.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,514.83/218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.63

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