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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.43, 431.21 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.43, 431.21 and 181.44 is: 250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.43 : 431.21 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.43/431.21 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.43x = 431.21 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.43x = 78,238.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,238.74/312.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.42

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