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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.32, 469.96 and 82.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.32, 469.96 and 82.20 is: 123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.32 : 469.96 = 82.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.32/469.96 = 82.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.32x = 469.96 × 82.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.32x = 38,630.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,630.71/313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.29

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