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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.50, 464.49 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.50, 464.49 and 181.34 is: 272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.50 : 464.49 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.50/464.49 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.50x = 464.49 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.50x = 84,230.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,230.62/309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.15

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