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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.95, 469.45 and 96.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.95, 469.45 and 96.58 is: 144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.95 : 469.45 = 96.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.95/469.45 = 96.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.95x = 469.45 × 96.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.95x = 45,339.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,339.00/312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.88

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