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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.45, 327.61 and 81.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.45, 327.61 and 81.42 is: 122.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.45 : 327.61 = 81.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.45/327.61 = 81.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.45x = 327.61 × 81.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.45x = 26,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,672.37/218.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.10

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