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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.28, 430.98 and 181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.28, 430.98 and 181.36 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.28 : 430.98 = 181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.28/430.98 = 181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.28x = 430.98 × 181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.28x = 78,162.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,162.53/312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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