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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.31, 435.10 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.31, 435.10 and 184.32 is: 254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.31 : 435.10 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.31/435.10 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.31x = 435.10 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.31x = 80,197.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,197.63/315.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.35

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