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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.23, 476.92 and 181.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.23, 476.92 and 181.07 is: 271.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.23 : 476.92 = 181.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.23/476.92 = 181.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.23x = 476.92 × 181.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.23x = 86,355.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,355.53/318.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.36

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