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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.08, 323.46 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.08, 323.46 and 175.16 is: 262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.08 : 323.46 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.08/323.46 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.08x = 323.46 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.08x = 56,657.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,657.25/216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.20

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