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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.67, 328.18 and 81.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.67, 328.18 and 81.83 is: 122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.67 : 328.18 = 81.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.67/328.18 = 81.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.67x = 328.18 × 81.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.67x = 26,853.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,853.33/218.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.80

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