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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.06, 433.34 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.06, 433.34 and 179.44 is: 247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.06 : 433.34 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.06/433.34 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.06x = 433.34 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.06x = 77,758.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,758.53/314.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.59

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