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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.98, 328.39 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.98, 328.39 and 175.76 is: 263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.98 : 328.39 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.98/328.39 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.98x = 328.39 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.98x = 57,717.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,717.26/218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.57

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