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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.76, 469.23 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.76, 469.23 and 96.36 is: 144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.76 : 469.23 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.76/469.23 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.76x = 469.23 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.76x = 45,215.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,215.00/312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.57

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