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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.57, 431.24 and 181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.57, 431.24 and 181.55 is: 250.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.57 : 431.24 = 181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.57/431.24 = 181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.57x = 431.24 × 181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.57x = 78,293.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,293.15/312.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.48

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