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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.94, 433.21 and 181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.94, 433.21 and 181.15 is: 249.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.94 : 433.21 = 181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.94/433.21 = 181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.94x = 433.21 × 181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.94x = 78,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,476.55/313.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.98

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