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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.38, 435.22 and 177.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.38, 435.22 and 177.38 is: 244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.38 : 435.22 = 177.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.38/435.22 = 177.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.38x = 435.22 × 177.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.38x = 77,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,196.70/315.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.78

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