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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.60, 468.92 and 107.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.60, 468.92 and 107.09 is: 160.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.60 : 468.92 = 107.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.60/468.92 = 107.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.60x = 468.92 × 107.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.60x = 50,214.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,214.57/312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.64

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