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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.32, 431.01 and 181.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.32, 431.01 and 181.33 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.32 : 431.01 = 181.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.32/431.01 = 181.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.32x = 431.01 × 181.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.32x = 78,153.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,153.97/312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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