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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.43, 468.77 and 120.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.43, 468.77 and 120.01 is: 180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.43 : 468.77 = 120.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.43/468.77 = 120.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.43x = 468.77 × 120.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.43x = 56,256.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,256.49/312.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.06

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