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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.29, 435.06 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.29, 435.06 and 175.38 is: 242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.29 : 435.06 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.29/435.06 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.29x = 435.06 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.29x = 76,300.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,300.82/315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.00

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