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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.22, 432.24 and 182.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.22, 432.24 and 182.27 is: 251.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.22 : 432.24 = 182.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.22/432.24 = 182.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.22x = 432.24 × 182.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.22x = 78,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,784.38/313.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.53

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