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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.68, 468.71 and 107.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.68, 468.71 and 107.15 is: 160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.68 : 468.71 = 107.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.68/468.71 = 107.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.68x = 468.71 × 107.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.68x = 50,219.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,219.40/312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.61

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