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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.40, 435.24 and 182.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.40, 435.24 and 182.62 is: 252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.40 : 435.24 = 182.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.40/435.24 = 182.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.40x = 435.24 × 182.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.40x = 79,483.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,483.53/315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.01

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