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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.38, 466.93 and 181.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.38, 466.93 and 181.47 is: 272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.38 : 466.93 = 181.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.38/466.93 = 181.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.38x = 466.93 × 181.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.38x = 84,735.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,735.76/311.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.13

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