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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.80, 468.23 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.80, 468.23 and 182.46 is: 273.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.80 : 468.23 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.80/468.23 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.80x = 468.23 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.80x = 85,432.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,432.33/312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.12

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