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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.44, 433.92 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.44, 433.92 and 176.44 is: 243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.44 : 433.92 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.44/433.92 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.44x = 433.92 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.44x = 76,560.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,560.42/314.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.48

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