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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.47, 433.96 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.47, 433.96 and 183.48 is: 253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.47 : 433.96 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.47/433.96 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.47x = 433.96 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.47x = 79,622.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,622.98/314.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.20

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