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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.03, 468.04 and 106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.03, 468.04 and 106.60 is: 159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.03 : 468.04 = 106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.03/468.04 = 106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.03x = 468.04 × 106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.03x = 49,893.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,893.06/312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.90

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