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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.22, 433.62 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.22, 433.62 and 174.35 is: 240.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.22 : 433.62 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.22/433.62 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.22x = 433.62 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.22x = 75,598.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,598.61/314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.59

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