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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 295.86 and 175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 295.86 and 175.60 is: 242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 295.86 = 175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/295.86 = 175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 295.86 × 175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 51,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,953.02/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.23

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