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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.38, 431.08 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.38, 431.08 and 174.38 is: 240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.38 : 431.08 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.38/431.08 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.38x = 431.08 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.38x = 75,169.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,169.14/312.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.64

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