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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.12, 468.32 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.12, 468.32 and 106.79 is: 160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.12 : 468.32 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.12/468.32 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.12x = 468.32 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.12x = 50,009.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,009.02/312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.22

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