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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.78, 469.11 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.78, 469.11 and 96.36 is: 144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.78 : 469.11 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.78/469.11 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.78x = 469.11 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.78x = 45,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,203.44/312.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.52

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