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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.77, 468.98 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.77, 468.98 and 96.32 is: 144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.77 : 468.98 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.77/468.98 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.77x = 468.98 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.77x = 45,172.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,172.15/312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.43

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