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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.46, 327.72 and 81.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.46, 327.72 and 81.51 is: 122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.46 : 327.72 = 81.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.46/327.72 = 81.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.46x = 327.72 × 81.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.46x = 26,712.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,712.46/218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.28

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