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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.25, 468.31 and 106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.25, 468.31 and 106.82 is: 160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.25 : 468.31 = 106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.25/468.31 = 106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.25x = 468.31 × 106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.25x = 50,024.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,024.87/312.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.21

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