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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.91, 469.21 and 107.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.91, 469.21 and 107.41 is: 161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.91 : 469.21 = 107.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.91/469.21 = 107.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.91x = 469.21 × 107.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.91x = 50,397.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,397.85/312.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.06

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