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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.28, 469.88 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.28, 469.88 and 107.88 is: 161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.28 : 469.88 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.28/469.88 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.28x = 469.88 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.28x = 50,690.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,690.65/313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.81

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