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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.50, 431.28 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.50, 431.28 and 174.50 is: 240.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.50 : 431.28 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.50/431.28 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.50x = 431.28 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.50x = 75,258.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,258.36/312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.83

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