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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.42, 327.62 and 81.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.42, 327.62 and 81.36 is: 122.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.42 : 327.62 = 81.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.42/327.62 = 81.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.42x = 327.62 × 81.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.42x = 26,655.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,655.16/218.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.04

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