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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.49, 477.31 and 181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.49, 477.31 and 181.45 is: 271.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.49 : 477.31 = 181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.49/477.31 = 181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.49x = 477.31 × 181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.49x = 86,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,607.90/318.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.93

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