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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.23, 433.63 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.23, 433.63 and 183.24 is: 252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.23 : 433.63 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.23/433.63 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.23x = 433.63 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.23x = 79,455.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,455.28/314.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.86

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