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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.57, 468.70 and 107.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.57, 468.70 and 107.08 is: 160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.57 : 468.70 = 107.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.57/468.70 = 107.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.57x = 468.70 × 107.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.57x = 50,188.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,188.40/312.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.57

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