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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.22, 476.46 and 181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.22, 476.46 and 181.06 is: 271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.22 : 476.46 = 181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.22/476.46 = 181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.22x = 476.46 × 181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.22x = 86,267.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,267.85/318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.09

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