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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.80, 320.31 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.80, 320.31 and 175.23 is: 262.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.80 : 320.31 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.80/320.31 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.80x = 320.31 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.80x = 56,127.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,127.92/213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.53

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