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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.02, 466.15 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.02, 466.15 and 181.08 is: 271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.02 : 466.15 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.02/466.15 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.02x = 466.15 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.02x = 84,411.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,411.15/311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.40

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