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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.08, 432.10 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.08, 432.10 and 175.08 is: 241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.08 : 432.10 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.08/432.10 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.08x = 432.10 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.08x = 75,652.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,652.07/313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.64

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