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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.68, 469.05 and 81.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.68, 469.05 and 81.57 is: 122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.68 : 469.05 = 81.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.68/469.05 = 81.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.68x = 469.05 × 81.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.68x = 38,260.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,260.41/312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.36

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