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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.69, 468.97 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.69, 468.97 and 96.22 is: 144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.69 : 468.97 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.69/468.97 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.69x = 468.97 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.69x = 45,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,122.88/312.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.31

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