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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.02, 468.03 and 106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.02, 468.03 and 106.82 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.02 : 468.03 = 106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.02/468.03 = 106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.02x = 468.03 × 106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.02x = 49,994.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,994.78/312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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