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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.58, 431.22 and 181.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.58, 431.22 and 181.51 is: 250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.58 : 431.22 = 181.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.58/431.22 = 181.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.58x = 431.22 × 181.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.58x = 78,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,270.74/312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.40

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