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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.41, 318.98 and 182.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.41, 318.98 and 182.21 is: 251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.41 : 318.98 = 182.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.41/318.98 = 182.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.41x = 318.98 × 182.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.41x = 58,118.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,118.84/231.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.16

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