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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.96, 478.35 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.96, 478.35 and 181.98 is: 272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.96 : 478.35 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.96/478.35 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.96x = 478.35 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.96x = 87,050.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,050.13/318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.92

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