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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.57, 468.59 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.57, 468.59 and 120.33 is: 180.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.57 : 468.59 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.57/468.59 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.57x = 468.59 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.57x = 56,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,386.00/312.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.39

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