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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.08, 468.30 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.08, 468.30 and 141.08 is: 211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.08 : 468.30 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.08/468.30 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.08x = 468.30 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.08x = 66,067.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,067.76/312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.70

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