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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.66, 468.98 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.66, 468.98 and 107.21 is: 160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.66 : 468.98 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.66/468.98 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.66x = 468.98 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.66x = 50,279.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,279.35/312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.81

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