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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.80, 464.34 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.80, 464.34 and 181.28 is: 271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.80 : 464.34 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.80/464.34 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.80x = 464.34 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.80x = 84,175.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,175.56/309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.71

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