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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.82, 469.16 and 96.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.82, 469.16 and 96.37 is: 144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.82 : 469.16 = 96.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.82/469.16 = 96.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.82x = 469.16 × 96.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.82x = 45,212.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,212.95/312.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.53

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