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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.15, 466.62 and 181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.15, 466.62 and 181.10 is: 271.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.15 : 466.62 = 181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.15/466.62 = 181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.15x = 466.62 × 181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.15x = 84,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,504.88/311.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.59

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