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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.50, 327.71 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.50, 327.71 and 81.52 is: 122.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.50 : 327.71 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.50/327.71 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.50x = 327.71 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.50x = 26,716.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,716.15/218.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.27

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