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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.31, 477.65 and 181.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.31, 477.65 and 181.51 is: 272.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.31 : 477.65 = 181.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.31/477.65 = 181.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.31x = 477.65 × 181.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.31x = 86,698.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,698.25/318.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.37

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