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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.27, 468.29 and 104.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.27, 468.29 and 104.00 is: 155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.27 : 468.29 = 104.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.27/468.29 = 104.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.27x = 468.29 × 104.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.27x = 48,700.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,700.99/312.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.96

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