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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 467.30 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 467.30 and 181.12 is: 272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 467.30 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/467.30 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 467.30 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 84,637.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,637.38/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.11

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