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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.43, 323.86 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.43, 323.86 and 175.13 is: 263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.43 : 323.86 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.43/323.86 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.43x = 323.86 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.43x = 56,717.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,717.97/215.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.28

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