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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312, 430.56 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312, 430.56 and 181.08 is: 249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312 : 430.56 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312/430.56 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312x = 430.56 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312x = 77,965.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,965.80/312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.89

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