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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218, 327.02 and 121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218, 327.02 and 121.76 is: 182.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218 : 327.02 = 121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218/327.02 = 121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218x = 327.02 × 121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218x = 39,817.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,817.96/218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.65

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