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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.28, 327.42 and 81.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.28, 327.42 and 81.34 is: 122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.28 : 327.42 = 81.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.28/327.42 = 81.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.28x = 327.42 × 81.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.28x = 26,632.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,632.34/218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.01

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