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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.24, 468.36 and 106.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.24, 468.36 and 106.77 is: 160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.24 : 468.36 = 106.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.24/468.36 = 106.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.24x = 468.36 × 106.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.24x = 50,006.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,006.80/312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.16

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