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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.89, 328.11 and 81.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.89, 328.11 and 81.85 is: 122.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.89 : 328.11 = 81.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.89/328.11 = 81.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.89x = 328.11 × 81.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.89x = 26,855.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,855.80/218.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.69

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