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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.32, 435.24 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.32, 435.24 and 184.44 is: 254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.32 : 435.24 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.32/435.24 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.32x = 435.24 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.32x = 80,275.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,275.67/315.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.58

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