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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.80, 328.02 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.80, 328.02 and 81.76 is: 122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.80 : 328.02 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.80/328.02 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.80x = 328.02 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.80x = 26,818.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,818.92/218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.57

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