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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.31, 618.57 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.31, 618.57 and 181.22 is: 271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.31 : 618.57 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.31/618.57 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.31x = 618.57 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.31x = 112,097.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,097.26/412.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.88

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