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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.08, 327 and 81.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.08, 327 and 81.08 is: 121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.08 : 327 = 81.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.08/327 = 81.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.08x = 327 × 81.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.08x = 26,513.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,513.16/218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.58

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