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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.23, 433.63 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.23, 433.63 and 174.34 is: 240.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.23 : 433.63 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.23/433.63 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.23x = 433.63 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.23x = 75,597.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,597.53/314.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.58

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