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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.24, 327.33 and 81.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.24, 327.33 and 81.28 is: 121.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.24 : 327.33 = 81.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.24/327.33 = 81.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.24x = 327.33 × 81.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.24x = 26,605.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,605.38/218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.91

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