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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.20, 467.22 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.20, 467.22 and 183.32 is: 274.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.20 : 467.22 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.20/467.22 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.20x = 467.22 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.20x = 85,650.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,650.77/312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.35

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