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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.52, 435.41 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.52, 435.41 and 175.62 is: 242.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.52 : 435.41 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.52/435.41 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.52x = 435.41 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.52x = 76,463.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,463.65/315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.34

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