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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.15, 468.23 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.15, 468.23 and 106.86 is: 160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.15 : 468.23 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.15/468.23 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.15x = 468.23 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.15x = 50,034.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,034.52/312.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.29

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