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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.31, 467.04 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.31, 467.04 and 181.38 is: 272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.31 : 467.04 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.31/467.04 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.31x = 467.04 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.31x = 84,711.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,711.72/311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.11

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