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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.75, 296.49 and 175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.75, 296.49 and 175.33 is: 242.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.75 : 296.49 = 175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.75/296.49 = 175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.75x = 296.49 × 175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.75x = 51,983.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,983.59/214.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.07

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