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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.32, 431 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.32, 431 and 174.32 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.32 : 431 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.32/431 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.32x = 431 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.32x = 75,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,131.92/312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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