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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 320.22 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 320.22 and 175.08 is: 262.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 320.22 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/320.22 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 320.22 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 56,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,064.12/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.47

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