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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.38, 468.44 and 106.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.38, 468.44 and 106.89 is: 160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.38 : 468.44 = 106.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.38/468.44 = 106.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.38x = 468.44 × 106.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.38x = 50,071.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,071.55/312.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.29

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