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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.30, 435.14 and 175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.30, 435.14 and 175.43 is: 242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.30 : 435.14 = 175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.30/435.14 = 175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.30x = 435.14 × 175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.30x = 76,336.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,336.61/315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.11

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