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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.22, 430.86 and 181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.22, 430.86 and 181.27 is: 250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.22 : 430.86 = 181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.22/430.86 = 181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.22x = 430.86 × 181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.22x = 78,101.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,101.99/312.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.15

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