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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.94, 433.24 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.94, 433.24 and 175.94 is: 242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.94 : 433.24 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.94/433.24 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.94x = 433.24 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.94x = 76,222.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,222.28/313.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.79

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