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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.85, 469.21 and 96.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.85, 469.21 and 96.41 is: 144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.85 : 469.21 = 96.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.85/469.21 = 96.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.85x = 469.21 × 96.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.85x = 45,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,236.54/312.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.59

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