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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 466.93 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 466.93 and 181.22 is: 271.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 466.93 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/466.93 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 466.93 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 84,617.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,617.05/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.94

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