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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.50, 468.48 and 106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.50, 468.48 and 106.94 is: 160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.50 : 468.48 = 106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.50/468.48 = 106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.50x = 468.48 × 106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.50x = 50,099.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,099.25/312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.32

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