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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.42, 468.33 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.42, 468.33 and 106.88 is: 160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.42 : 468.33 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.42/468.33 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.42x = 468.33 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.42x = 50,055.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,055.11/312.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.22

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