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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.01, 326.94 and 81.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.01, 326.94 and 81.18 is: 121.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.01 : 326.94 = 81.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.01/326.94 = 81.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.01x = 326.94 × 81.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.01x = 26,540.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,540.99/218.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.74

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