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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.60, 466.80 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.60, 466.80 and 183.20 is: 274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.60 : 466.80 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.60/466.80 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.60x = 466.80 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.60x = 85,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,517.76/311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.45

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