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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.72, 469.11 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.72, 469.11 and 107.33 is: 161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.72 : 469.11 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.72/469.11 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.72x = 469.11 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.72x = 50,349.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,349.58/312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.01

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