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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.96, 327.62 and 175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.96, 327.62 and 175.82 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.96 : 327.62 = 175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.96/327.62 = 175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.96x = 327.62 × 175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.96x = 57,603.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,603.41/218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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