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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.32, 433.79 and 183.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.32, 433.79 and 183.37 is: 253.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.32 : 433.79 = 183.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.32/433.79 = 183.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.32x = 433.79 × 183.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.32x = 79,544.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,544.07/314.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.07

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