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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.36, 298.74 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.36, 298.74 and 175.20 is: 241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.36 : 298.74 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.36/298.74 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.36x = 298.74 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.36x = 52,339.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,339.25/216.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.91

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