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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.36, 327.51 and 81.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.36, 327.51 and 81.47 is: 122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.36 : 327.51 = 81.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.36/327.51 = 81.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.36x = 327.51 × 81.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.36x = 26,683.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,683.06/218.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.20

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