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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.23, 430.71 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.23, 430.71 and 181.19 is: 249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.23 : 430.71 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.23/430.71 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.23x = 430.71 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.23x = 78,040.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,040.34/312.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.95

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