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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.34, 468.87 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.34, 468.87 and 182.44 is: 273.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.34 : 468.87 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.34/468.87 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.34x = 468.87 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.34x = 85,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,540.64/312.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.87

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