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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.06, 468.20 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.06, 468.20 and 119.64 is: 179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.06 : 468.20 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.06/468.20 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.06x = 468.20 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.06x = 56,013.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,013.41/312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.50

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