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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.57, 328.01 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.57, 328.01 and 81.63 is: 122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.57 : 328.01 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.57/328.01 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.57x = 328.01 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.57x = 26,775.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,775.05/218.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.50

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