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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.23, 465.35 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.23, 465.35 and 182.79 is: 274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.23 : 465.35 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.23/465.35 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.23x = 465.35 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.23x = 85,060.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,060.41/310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.19

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