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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.36, 319.44 and 182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.36, 319.44 and 182.12 is: 251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.36 : 319.44 = 182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.36/319.44 = 182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.36x = 319.44 × 182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.36x = 58,176.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,176.41/231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.45

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