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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.46, 477.34 and 181.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.46, 477.34 and 181.21 is: 271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.46 : 477.34 = 181.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.46/477.34 = 181.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.46x = 477.34 × 181.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.46x = 86,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,498.78/318.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.62

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