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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.26, 476.98 and 181.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.26, 476.98 and 181.37 is: 271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.26 : 476.98 = 181.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.26/476.98 = 181.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.26x = 476.98 × 181.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.26x = 86,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,510.60/318.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.82

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