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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.35, 431.02 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.35, 431.02 and 181.40 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.35 : 431.02 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.35/431.02 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.35x = 431.02 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.35x = 78,184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,184.42/312.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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