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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.48, 466.44 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.48, 466.44 and 182.32 is: 273.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.48 : 466.44 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.48/466.44 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.48x = 466.44 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.48x = 85,041.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,041.34/310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.90

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