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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.24, 432.28 and 182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.24, 432.28 and 182.26 is: 251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.24 : 432.28 = 182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.24/432.28 = 182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.24x = 432.28 × 182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.24x = 78,787.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,787.35/313.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.52

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