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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.49, 468.62 and 107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.49, 468.62 and 107 is: 160.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.49 : 468.62 = 107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.49/468.62 = 107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.49x = 468.62 × 107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.49x = 50,141.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,141.81/312.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.46

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