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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.41, 327.51 and 79.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.41, 327.51 and 79.58 is: 119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.41 : 327.51 = 79.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.41/327.51 = 79.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.41x = 327.51 × 79.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.41x = 26,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,064.06/218.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.33

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