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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.67, 469.04 and 104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.67, 469.04 and 104.36 is: 156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.67 : 469.04 = 104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.67/469.04 = 104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.67x = 469.04 × 104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.67x = 48,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,949.76/312.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.56

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