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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.24, 294.84 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.24, 294.84 and 175.08 is: 242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.24 : 294.84 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.24/294.84 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.24x = 294.84 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.24x = 51,620.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,620.59/213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.08

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