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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.64, 328.08 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.64, 328.08 and 81.72 is: 122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.64 : 328.08 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.64/328.08 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.64x = 328.08 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.64x = 26,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,810.70/218.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.62

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