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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.40, 464.11 and 181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.40, 464.11 and 181.06 is: 271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.40 : 464.11 = 181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.40/464.11 = 181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.40x = 464.11 × 181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.40x = 84,031.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,031.76/309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.60

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