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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.48, 432.56 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.48, 432.56 and 182.48 is: 251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.48 : 432.56 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.48/432.56 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.48x = 432.56 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.48x = 78,933.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,933.55/313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.80

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