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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.29, 430.94 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.29, 430.94 and 181.34 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.29 : 430.94 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.29/430.94 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.29x = 430.94 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.29x = 78,143.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,143.60/312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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