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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.89, 469.42 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.89, 469.42 and 96.48 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.89 : 469.42 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.89/469.42 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.89x = 469.42 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.89x = 45,289.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,289.40/312.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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