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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.65, 469.07 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.65, 469.07 and 107.22 is: 160.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.65 : 469.07 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.65/469.07 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.65x = 469.07 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.65x = 50,293.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,293.69/312.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.86

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