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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.89, 430.41 and 181.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.89, 430.41 and 181.01 is: 249.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.89 : 430.41 = 181.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.89/430.41 = 181.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.89x = 430.41 × 181.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.89x = 77,907.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,907.75/311.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.79

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