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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.34, 323.01 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.34, 323.01 and 175.25 is: 262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.34 : 323.01 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.34/323.01 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.34x = 323.01 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.34x = 56,605.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,605.89/215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.87

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