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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.21, 435.08 and 184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.21, 435.08 and 184.30 is: 254.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.21 : 435.08 = 184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.21/435.08 = 184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.21x = 435.08 × 184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.21x = 80,185.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,185.24/315.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.39

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