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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.07, 468.09 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.07, 468.09 and 106.58 is: 159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.07 : 468.09 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.07/468.09 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.07x = 468.09 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.07x = 49,889.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,889.03/312.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.86

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