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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.21, 468.25 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.21, 468.25 and 106.79 is: 160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.21 : 468.25 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.21/468.25 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.21x = 468.25 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.21x = 50,001.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,001.81/312.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.15

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