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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.37, 435.20 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.37, 435.20 and 175.48 is: 242.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.37 : 435.20 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.37/435.20 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.37x = 435.20 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.37x = 76,368.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,368.90/315.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.16

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