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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.81, 328.13 and 81.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.81, 328.13 and 81.84 is: 122.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.81 : 328.13 = 81.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.81/328.13 = 81.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.81x = 328.13 × 81.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.81x = 26,853.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,853.75/218.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.73

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