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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 466.74 and 182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 466.74 and 182.82 is: 274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 466.74 = 182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/466.74 = 182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 466.74 × 182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 85,329.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,329.41/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.23

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