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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.52, 432.62 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.52, 432.62 and 175.52 is: 242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.52 : 432.62 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.52/432.62 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.52x = 432.62 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.52x = 75,933.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,933.46/313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.20

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