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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 467.19 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 467.19 and 181.50 is: 272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 467.19 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/467.19 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 467.19 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 84,794.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,794.99/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.41

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