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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.01, 433.35 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.01, 433.35 and 181.24 is: 250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.01 : 433.35 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.01/433.35 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.01x = 433.35 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.01x = 78,539.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,539.27/314.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.12

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