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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.20, 468.34 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.20, 468.34 and 106.70 is: 160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.20 : 468.34 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.20/468.34 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.20x = 468.34 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.20x = 49,972.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,972.78/312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.07

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