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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.22, 468.31 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.22, 468.31 and 129.56 is: 194.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.22 : 468.31 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.22/468.31 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.22x = 468.31 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.22x = 60,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,674.24/312.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.33

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