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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.96, 433.28 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.96, 433.28 and 174.08 is: 240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.96 : 433.28 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.96/433.28 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.96x = 433.28 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.96x = 75,422.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,422.35/313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.23

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