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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.20, 466.49 and 181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.20, 466.49 and 181.15 is: 271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.20 : 466.49 = 181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.20/466.49 = 181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.20x = 466.49 × 181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.20x = 84,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,503.95/311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.54

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