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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.34, 431.04 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.34, 431.04 and 181.32 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.34 : 431.04 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.34/431.04 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.34x = 431.04 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.34x = 78,156.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,156.17/312.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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