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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.53, 468.86 and 107.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.53, 468.86 and 107.05 is: 160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.53 : 468.86 = 107.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.53/468.86 = 107.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.53x = 468.86 × 107.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.53x = 50,191.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,191.46/312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.60

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