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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.21, 434.98 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.21, 434.98 and 175.32 is: 241.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.21 : 434.98 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.21/434.98 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.21x = 434.98 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.21x = 76,260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,260.39/315.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.94

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