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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.43, 435.31 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.43, 435.31 and 184.41 is: 254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.43 : 435.31 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.43/435.31 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.43x = 435.31 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.43x = 80,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,275.06/315.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.50

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