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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.13, 477.19 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.13, 477.19 and 180.83 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.13 : 477.19 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.13/477.19 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.13x = 477.19 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.13x = 86,291.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,291.69/318.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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