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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.94, 469.41 and 84.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.94, 469.41 and 84.94 is: 127.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.94 : 469.41 = 84.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.94/469.41 = 84.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.94x = 469.41 × 84.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.94x = 39,870.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,870.19/312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.41

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