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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.26, 431 and 181.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.26, 431 and 181.35 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.26 : 431 = 181.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.26/431 = 181.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.26x = 431 × 181.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.26x = 78,161.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,161.85/312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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