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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.44, 468.05 and 182.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.44, 468.05 and 182.17 is: 272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.44 : 468.05 = 182.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.44/468.05 = 182.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.44x = 468.05 × 182.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.44x = 85,264.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,264.67/312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.90

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