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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.39, 435.23 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.39, 435.23 and 175.50 is: 242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.39 : 435.23 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.39/435.23 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.39x = 435.23 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.39x = 76,381.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,381.99/315.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.18

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