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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.50, 432.66 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.50, 432.66 and 175.50 is: 242.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.50 : 432.66 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.50/432.66 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.50x = 432.66 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.50x = 75,931.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,931.83/313.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.21

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