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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.44, 327.61 and 81.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.44, 327.61 and 81.46 is: 122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.44 : 327.61 = 81.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.44/327.61 = 81.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.44x = 327.61 × 81.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.44x = 26,687.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,687.11/218.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.17

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