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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.94, 302.07 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.94, 302.07 and 175.26 is: 241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.94 : 302.07 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.94/302.07 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.94x = 302.07 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.94x = 52,940.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,940.79/218.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.81

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