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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.64, 468.94 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.64, 468.94 and 96.22 is: 144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.64 : 468.94 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.64/468.94 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.64x = 468.94 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.64x = 45,121.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,121.41/312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.32

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