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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.31, 432.23 and 182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.31, 432.23 and 182.24 is: 251.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.31 : 432.23 = 182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.31/432.23 = 182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.31x = 432.23 × 182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.31x = 78,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,769.60/313.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.41

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