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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.40, 432.42 and 182.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.40, 432.42 and 182.33 is: 251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.40 : 432.42 = 182.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.40/432.42 = 182.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.40x = 432.42 × 182.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.40x = 78,843.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,843.14/313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.57

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