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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.36, 435.21 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.36, 435.21 and 184.41 is: 254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.36 : 435.21 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.36/435.21 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.36x = 435.21 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.36x = 80,256.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,256.38/315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.49

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