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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.65, 468.87 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.65, 468.87 and 107.21 is: 160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.65 : 468.87 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.65/468.87 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.65x = 468.87 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.65x = 50,267.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,267.55/312.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.78

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