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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.79, 468.67 and 107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.79, 468.67 and 107.24 is: 160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.79 : 468.67 = 107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.79/468.67 = 107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.79x = 468.67 × 107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.79x = 50,260.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,260.81/312.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.69

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