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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.84, 328.19 and 81.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.84, 328.19 and 81.83 is: 122.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.84 : 328.19 = 81.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.84/328.19 = 81.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.84x = 328.19 × 81.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.84x = 26,856.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,856.20/218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.72

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