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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.97, 430.52 and 181.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.97, 430.52 and 181.05 is: 249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.97 : 430.52 = 181.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.97/430.52 = 181.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.97x = 430.52 × 181.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.97x = 77,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,946.72/311.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.85

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