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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.37, 468.59 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.37, 468.59 and 104.11 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.37 : 468.59 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.37/468.59 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.37x = 468.59 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.37x = 48,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,784.38/312.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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