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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312, 468.08 and 119.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312, 468.08 and 119.63 is: 179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312 : 468.08 = 119.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312/468.08 = 119.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312x = 468.08 × 119.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312x = 55,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,993.47/312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.47

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