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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.85, 466.87 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.85, 466.87 and 181.46 is: 271.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.85 : 466.87 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.85/466.87 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.85x = 466.87 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.85x = 84,715.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,715.90/311.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.66

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