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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.22, 468.17 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.22, 468.17 and 136.49 is: 204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.22 : 468.17 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.22/468.17 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.22x = 468.17 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.22x = 63,900.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,900.52/312.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.67

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