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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.33, 433.76 and 183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.33, 433.76 and 183.31 is: 252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.33 : 433.76 = 183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.33/433.76 = 183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.33x = 433.76 × 183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.33x = 79,510.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,510.54/314.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.96

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