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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.57, 466.87 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.57, 466.87 and 181.25 is: 271.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.57 : 466.87 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.57/466.87 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.57x = 466.87 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.57x = 84,620.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,620.19/311.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.59

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