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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.64, 469.01 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.64, 469.01 and 104.34 is: 156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.64 : 469.01 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.64/469.01 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.64x = 469.01 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.64x = 48,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,936.50/312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.53

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