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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.37, 327.71 and 81.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.37, 327.71 and 81.53 is: 122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.37 : 327.71 = 81.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.37/327.71 = 81.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.37x = 327.71 × 81.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.37x = 26,716.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,716.15/218.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.34

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