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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.80, 468.69 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.80, 468.69 and 107.26 is: 160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.80 : 468.69 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.80/468.69 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.80x = 468.69 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.80x = 50,271.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,271.40/312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.71

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