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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.44, 435.38 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.44, 435.38 and 184.48 is: 254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.44 : 435.38 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.44/435.38 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.44x = 435.38 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.44x = 80,316.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,316.89/315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.62

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