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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.17, 467.82 and 182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.17, 467.82 and 182.09 is: 272.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.17 : 467.82 = 182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.17/467.82 = 182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.17x = 467.82 × 182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.17x = 85,185.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,185.34/312.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.88

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