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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 301.59 and 175.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 301.59 and 175.05 is: 241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 301.59 = 175.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/301.59 = 175.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 301.59 × 175.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 52,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,793.33/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.73

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