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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.08, 430.67 and 181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.08, 430.67 and 181.09 is: 249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.08 : 430.67 = 181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.08/430.67 = 181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.08x = 430.67 × 181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.08x = 77,990.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,990.03/312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.90

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