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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.03, 468.45 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.03, 468.45 and 182.16 is: 273.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.03 : 468.45 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.03/468.45 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.03x = 468.45 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.03x = 85,332.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,332.85/312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.48

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