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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.66, 320.87 and 175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.66, 320.87 and 175.22 is: 263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.66 : 320.87 = 175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.66/320.87 = 175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.66x = 320.87 × 175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.66x = 56,220.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,220.36/213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.13

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