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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.49, 327.54 and 81.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.49, 327.54 and 81.43 is: 122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.49 : 327.54 = 81.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.49/327.54 = 81.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.49x = 327.54 × 81.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.49x = 26,671.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,671.58/218.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.07

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