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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.91, 468.85 and 107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.91, 468.85 and 107.37 is: 160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.91 : 468.85 = 107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.91/468.85 = 107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.91x = 468.85 × 107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.91x = 50,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,339.52/312.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.88

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