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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.07, 433.44 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.07, 433.44 and 174.22 is: 240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.07 : 433.44 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.07/433.44 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.07x = 433.44 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.07x = 75,513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,513.92/314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.44

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