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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 468.73 and 107.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 468.73 and 107.05 is: 160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 468.73 = 107.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/468.73 = 107.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 468.73 × 107.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 50,177.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,177.55/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.58

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