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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.55, 468.80 and 182.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.55, 468.80 and 182.47 is: 273.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.55 : 468.80 = 182.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.55/468.80 = 182.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.55x = 468.80 × 182.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.55x = 85,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,542.08/312.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.69

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