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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.94, 302.31 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.94, 302.31 and 175.47 is: 242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.94 : 302.31 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.94/302.31 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.94x = 302.31 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.94x = 53,046.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,046.34/218.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.29

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