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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.23, 435.02 and 175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.23, 435.02 and 175.35 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.23 : 435.02 = 175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.23/435.02 = 175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.23x = 435.02 × 175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.23x = 76,280.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,280.05/315.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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