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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.23, 433.66 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.23, 433.66 and 181.50 is: 250.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.23 : 433.66 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.23/433.66 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.23x = 433.66 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.23x = 78,709.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,709.29/314.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.48

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