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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.47, 327.76 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.47, 327.76 and 81.52 is: 122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.47 : 327.76 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.47/327.76 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.47x = 327.76 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.47x = 26,719.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,719.01/218.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.30

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