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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.37, 435.33 and 184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.37, 435.33 and 184.42 is: 254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.37 : 435.33 = 184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.37/435.33 = 184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.37x = 435.33 × 184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.37x = 80,280.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,280.46/315.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.56

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