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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.46, 327.62 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.46, 327.62 and 81.52 is: 122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.46 : 327.62 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.46/327.62 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.46x = 327.62 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.46x = 26,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,707.58/218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.25

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