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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.76, 468.63 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.76, 468.63 and 107.22 is: 160.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.76 : 468.63 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.76/468.63 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.76x = 468.63 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.76x = 50,245.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,245.07/312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.65

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