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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.23, 435 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.23, 435 and 175.37 is: 242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.23 : 435 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.23/435 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.23x = 435 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.23x = 76,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,283.78/315.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.00

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