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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.18, 468.09 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.18, 468.09 and 141.18 is: 211.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.18 : 468.09 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.18/468.09 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.18x = 468.09 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.18x = 66,084.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,084.95/312.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.69

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