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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.34, 431.18 and 181.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.34, 431.18 and 181.33 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.34 : 431.18 = 181.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.34/431.18 = 181.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.34x = 431.18 × 181.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.34x = 78,182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,182.81/312.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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