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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.98, 325.32 and 175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.98, 325.32 and 175.97 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.98 : 325.32 = 175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.98/325.32 = 175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.98x = 325.32 × 175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.98x = 57,246.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,246.71/216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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