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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.20, 477.58 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.20, 477.58 and 181.52 is: 272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.20 : 477.58 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.20/477.58 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.20x = 477.58 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.20x = 86,690.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,690.32/318.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.44

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