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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.30, 430.97 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.30, 430.97 and 181.31 is: 250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.30 : 430.97 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.30/430.97 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.30x = 430.97 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.30x = 78,136.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,136.11/312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.20

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