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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.67, 469.01 and 107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.67, 469.01 and 107.24 is: 160.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.67 : 469.01 = 107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.67/469.01 = 107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.67x = 469.01 × 107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.67x = 50,298.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,298.07/312.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.87

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