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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.34, 467.37 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.34, 467.37 and 181.44 is: 272.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.34 : 467.37 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.34/467.37 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.34x = 467.37 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.34x = 84,799.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,799.61/311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.37

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