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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.16, 433.58 and 183.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.16, 433.58 and 183.21 is: 252.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.16 : 433.58 = 183.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.16/433.58 = 183.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.16x = 433.58 × 183.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.16x = 79,436.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,436.19/314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.85

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