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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.81, 469.25 and 107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.81, 469.25 and 107.32 is: 160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.81 : 469.25 = 107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.81/469.25 = 107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.81x = 469.25 × 107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.81x = 50,357.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,357.56/312.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.99

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