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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.27, 430.98 and 181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.27, 430.98 and 181.29 is: 250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.27 : 430.98 = 181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.27/430.98 = 181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.27x = 430.98 × 181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.27x = 78,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,132.36/312.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.21

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