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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.91, 469.36 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.91, 469.36 and 81.80 is: 122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.91 : 469.36 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.91/469.36 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.91x = 469.36 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.91x = 38,393.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,393.65/312.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.70

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