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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.95, 469.22 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.95, 469.22 and 107.50 is: 161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.95 : 469.22 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.95/469.22 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.95x = 469.22 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.95x = 50,438.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,438.80/312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.17

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