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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 431.04 and 181.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 431.04 and 181.47 is: 250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 431.04 = 181.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/431.04 = 181.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 431.04 × 181.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 78,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,220.83/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.32

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