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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.52, 468.76 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.52, 468.76 and 96.08 is: 144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.52 : 468.76 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.52/468.76 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.52x = 468.76 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.52x = 45,038.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,038.46/312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.11

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