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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.63, 327.85 and 81.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.63, 327.85 and 81.57 is: 122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.63 : 327.85 = 81.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.63/327.85 = 81.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.63x = 327.85 × 81.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.63x = 26,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,742.72/218.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.32

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