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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 435.34 and 184.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 435.34 and 184.47 is: 254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 435.34 = 184.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/435.34 = 184.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 435.34 × 184.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 80,307.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,307.17/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.56

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