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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.28, 435.02 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.28, 435.02 and 175.38 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.28 : 435.02 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.28/435.02 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.28x = 435.02 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.28x = 76,293.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,293.81/315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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