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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.11, 476.73 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.11, 476.73 and 181.22 is: 271.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.11 : 476.73 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.11/476.73 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.11x = 476.73 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.11x = 86,390.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,390.63/318.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.58

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