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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.72, 469.07 and 96.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.72, 469.07 and 96.45 is: 144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.72 : 469.07 = 96.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.72/469.07 = 96.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.72x = 469.07 × 96.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.72x = 45,241.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,241.80/312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.67

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