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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 301.50 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 301.50 and 175.02 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 301.50 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/301.50 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 301.50 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 52,768.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,768.53/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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