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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.44, 327.58 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.44, 327.58 and 81.48 is: 122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.44 : 327.58 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.44/327.58 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.44x = 327.58 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.44x = 26,691.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,691.01/218.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.19

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