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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.21, 468.34 and 129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.21, 468.34 and 129.62 is: 194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.21 : 468.34 = 129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.21/468.34 = 129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.21x = 468.34 × 129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.21x = 60,706.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,706.23/312.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.44

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