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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.30, 435.15 and 184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.30, 435.15 and 184.35 is: 254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.30 : 435.15 = 184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.30/435.15 = 184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.30x = 435.15 × 184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.30x = 80,219.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,219.90/315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.42

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