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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.20, 466.08 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.20, 466.08 and 182.68 is: 273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.20 : 466.08 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.20/466.08 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.20x = 466.08 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.20x = 85,143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,143.49/311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.60

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