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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.70, 469.12 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.70, 469.12 and 107.26 is: 160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.70 : 469.12 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.70/469.12 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.70x = 469.12 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.70x = 50,317.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,317.81/312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.91

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