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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.42, 432.44 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.42, 432.44 and 182.32 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.42 : 432.44 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.42/432.44 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.42x = 432.44 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.42x = 78,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,842.46/313.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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