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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.16, 430.78 and 181.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.16, 430.78 and 181.21 is: 250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.16 : 430.78 = 181.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.16/430.78 = 181.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.16x = 430.78 × 181.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.16x = 78,061.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,061.64/312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.07

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