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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.36, 469.76 and 183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.36, 469.76 and 183.49 is: 275.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.36 : 469.76 = 183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.36/469.76 = 183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.36x = 469.76 × 183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.36x = 86,194.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,194.17/313.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.07

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