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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.47, 468.76 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.47, 468.76 and 96 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.47 : 468.76 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.47/468.76 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.47x = 468.76 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.47x = 45,000.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,000.96/312.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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