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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.75, 469.20 and 120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.75, 469.20 and 120.38 is: 180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.75 : 469.20 = 120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.75/469.20 = 120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.75x = 469.20 × 120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.75x = 56,479.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,479.35/312.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.59

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