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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.24, 468.40 and 106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.24, 468.40 and 106.94 is: 160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.24 : 468.40 = 106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.24/468.40 = 106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.24x = 468.40 × 106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.24x = 50,090.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,090.70/312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.42

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