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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.38, 432.46 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.38, 432.46 and 175.38 is: 242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.38 : 432.46 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.38/432.46 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.38x = 432.46 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.38x = 75,844.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,844.83/313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.02

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