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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.23, 468.29 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.23, 468.29 and 106.79 is: 160.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.23 : 468.29 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.23/468.29 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.23x = 468.29 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.23x = 50,008.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,008.69/312.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.17

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