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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.62, 477.90 and 181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.62, 477.90 and 181.23 is: 271.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.62 : 477.90 = 181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.62/477.90 = 181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.62x = 477.90 × 181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.62x = 86,609.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,609.82/318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.83

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