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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.94, 433.24 and 174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.94, 433.24 and 174.07 is: 240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.94 : 433.24 = 174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.94/433.24 = 174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.94x = 433.24 × 174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.94x = 75,414.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,414.09/313.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.22

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