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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.64, 468.79 and 107.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.64, 468.79 and 107.19 is: 160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.64 : 468.79 = 107.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.64/468.79 = 107.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.64x = 468.79 × 107.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.64x = 50,249.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,249.33/312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.73

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