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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 396.18 and 182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 396.18 and 182.31 is: 273.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 396.18 = 182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/396.18 = 182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 396.18 × 182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 72,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,227.58/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.09

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