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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311, 466.64 and 181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311, 466.64 and 181.16 is: 271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 466.64 = 181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/466.64 = 181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 466.64 × 181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 84,536.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,536.50/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.82

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