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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.76, 469.12 and 107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.76, 469.12 and 107.31 is: 160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.76 : 469.12 = 107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.76/469.12 = 107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.76x = 469.12 × 107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.76x = 50,341.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,341.27/312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.96

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