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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.36, 468.58 and 106.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.36, 468.58 and 106.87 is: 160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.36 : 468.58 = 106.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.36/468.58 = 106.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.36x = 468.58 × 106.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.36x = 50,077.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,077.14/312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.32

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