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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.33, 435.13 and 184.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.33, 435.13 and 184.31 is: 254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.33 : 435.13 = 184.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.33/435.13 = 184.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.33x = 435.13 × 184.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.33x = 80,198.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,198.81/315.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.33

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