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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.64, 469.02 and 120.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.64, 469.02 and 120.25 is: 180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.64 : 469.02 = 120.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.64/469.02 = 120.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.64x = 469.02 × 120.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.64x = 56,399.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,399.66/312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.40

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