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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.31, 432.38 and 175.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.31, 432.38 and 175.31 is: 241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.31 : 432.38 = 175.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.31/432.38 = 175.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.31x = 432.38 × 175.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.31x = 75,800.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,800.74/313.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.93

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