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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.69, 468.89 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.69, 468.89 and 107.21 is: 160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.69 : 468.89 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.69/468.89 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.69x = 468.89 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.69x = 50,266.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,266.82/312.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.76

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