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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.95, 433.25 and 174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.95, 433.25 and 174.07 is: 240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.95 : 433.25 = 174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.95/433.25 = 174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.95x = 433.25 × 174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.95x = 75,415.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,415.83/313.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.22

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