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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.47, 468.78 and 96.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.47, 468.78 and 96.07 is: 144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.47 : 468.78 = 96.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.47/468.78 = 96.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.47x = 468.78 × 96.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.47x = 45,035.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,035.21/312.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.13

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