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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 318.02 and 175.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 318.02 and 175.05 is: 263.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 318.02 = 175.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/318.02 = 175.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 318.02 × 175.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 55,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,668.53/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.43

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