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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.47, 435.32 and 175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.47, 435.32 and 175.57 is: 242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.47 : 435.32 = 175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.47/435.32 = 175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.47x = 435.32 × 175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.47x = 76,429.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,429.13/315.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.27

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