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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.20, 468.35 and 106.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.20, 468.35 and 106.78 is: 160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.20 : 468.35 = 106.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.20/468.35 = 106.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.20x = 468.35 × 106.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.20x = 50,010.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,010.41/312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.19

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