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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.33, 435.14 and 184.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.33, 435.14 and 184.33 is: 254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.33 : 435.14 = 184.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.33/435.14 = 184.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.33x = 435.14 × 184.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.33x = 80,209.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,209.67/315.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.37

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