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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.98, 469.50 and 96.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.98, 469.50 and 96.52 is: 144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.98 : 469.50 = 96.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.98/469.50 = 96.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.98x = 469.50 × 96.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.98x = 45,316.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,316.14/312.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.79

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