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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.80, 469.16 and 96.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.80, 469.16 and 96.40 is: 144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.80 : 469.16 = 96.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.80/469.16 = 96.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.80x = 469.16 × 96.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.80x = 45,227.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,227.02/312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.59

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