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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.92, 469.41 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.92, 469.41 and 81.80 is: 122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.92 : 469.41 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.92/469.41 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.92x = 469.41 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.92x = 38,399.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,399.48/312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.71

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