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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.32, 435.20 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.32, 435.20 and 184.28 is: 254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.32 : 435.20 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.32/435.20 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.32x = 435.20 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.32x = 80,198.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,198.66/315.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.34

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