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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.27, 430.83 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.27, 430.83 and 181.32 is: 250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.27 : 430.83 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.27/430.83 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.27x = 430.83 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.27x = 78,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,118.10/312.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.16

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