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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.02, 477.34 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.02, 477.34 and 182.16 is: 272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.02 : 477.34 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.02/477.34 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.02x = 477.34 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.02x = 86,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,952.25/319.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.56

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