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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.66, 468.94 and 107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.66, 468.94 and 107.24 is: 160.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.66 : 468.94 = 107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.66/468.94 = 107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.66x = 468.94 × 107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.66x = 50,289.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,289.13/312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.84

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