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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.11, 468.12 and 182.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.11, 468.12 and 182.17 is: 273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.11 : 468.12 = 182.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.11/468.12 = 182.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.11x = 468.12 × 182.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.11x = 85,277.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,277.82/312.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.23

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