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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.49, 468.81 and 107.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.49, 468.81 and 107.01 is: 160.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.49 : 468.81 = 107.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.49/468.81 = 107.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.49x = 468.81 × 107.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.49x = 50,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,167.36/312.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.54

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