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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.67, 327.42 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.67, 327.42 and 175.14 is: 262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.67 : 327.42 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.67/327.42 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.67x = 327.42 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.67x = 57,344.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,344.34/218.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.24

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