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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.68, 469.16 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.68, 469.16 and 120.24 is: 180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.68 : 469.16 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.68/469.16 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.68x = 469.16 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.68x = 56,411.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,411.80/312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.41

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