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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.77, 468.93 and 96.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.77, 468.93 and 96.23 is: 144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.77 : 468.93 = 96.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.77/468.93 = 96.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.77x = 468.93 × 96.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.77x = 45,125.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,125.13/312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.28

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