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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.56, 327.88 and 81.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.56, 327.88 and 81.62 is: 122.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.56 : 327.88 = 81.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.56/327.88 = 81.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.56x = 327.88 × 81.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.56x = 26,761.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,761.57/218.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.44

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