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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.20, 433.57 and 174.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.20, 433.57 and 174.31 is: 240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.20 : 433.57 = 174.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.20/433.57 = 174.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.20x = 433.57 × 174.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.20x = 75,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,575.59/314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.53

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