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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.34, 466.76 and 181.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.34, 466.76 and 181.39 is: 271.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.34 : 466.76 = 181.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.34/466.76 = 181.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.34x = 466.76 × 181.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.34x = 84,665.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,665.76/311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.94

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