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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.28, 318.98 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.28, 318.98 and 182.28 is: 251.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.28 : 318.98 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.28/318.98 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.28x = 318.98 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.28x = 58,143.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,143.67/231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.40

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