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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.90, 328.34 and 81.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.90, 328.34 and 81.98 is: 122.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.90 : 328.34 = 81.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.90/328.34 = 81.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.90x = 328.34 × 81.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.90x = 26,915.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,915.88/218.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.96

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