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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.85, 476.98 and 181.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.85, 476.98 and 181.00 is: 271.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.85 : 476.98 = 181.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.85/476.98 = 181.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.85x = 476.98 × 181.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.85x = 86,331.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,331.00/317.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.61

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