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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.12, 433.49 and 174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.12, 433.49 and 174.23 is: 240.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.12 : 433.49 = 174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.12/433.49 = 174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.12x = 433.49 × 174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.12x = 75,525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,525.55/314.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.43

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