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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.78, 466.76 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.78, 466.76 and 181.38 is: 271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.78 : 466.76 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.78/466.76 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.78x = 466.76 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.78x = 84,660.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,660.12/311.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.54

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