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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.58, 431.29 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.58, 431.29 and 181.52 is: 250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.58 : 431.29 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.58/431.29 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.58x = 431.29 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.58x = 78,286.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,286.24/312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.45

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