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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.81, 328.19 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.81, 328.19 and 81.80 is: 122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.81 : 328.19 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.81/328.19 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.81x = 328.19 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.81x = 26,843.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,843.89/218.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.68

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