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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.31, 468.50 and 106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.31, 468.50 and 106.82 is: 160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.31 : 468.50 = 106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.31/468.50 = 106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.31x = 468.50 × 106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.31x = 50,042.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,042.83/312.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.24

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