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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.59, 468.91 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.59, 468.91 and 96.32 is: 144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.59 : 468.91 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.59/468.91 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.59x = 468.91 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.59x = 45,165.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,165.41/312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.49

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