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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.99, 328.48 and 82.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.99, 328.48 and 82.07 is: 123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.99 : 328.48 = 82.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.99/328.48 = 82.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.99x = 328.48 × 82.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.99x = 26,958.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,958.97/218.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.11

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