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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.46, 464.96 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.46, 464.96 and 182.30 is: 273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.46 : 464.96 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.46/464.96 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.46x = 464.96 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.46x = 84,762.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,762.21/310.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.02

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