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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.32, 477.73 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.32, 477.73 and 181.43 is: 272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.32 : 477.73 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.32/477.73 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.32x = 477.73 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.32x = 86,674.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,674.18/318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.29

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