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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311, 466.32 and 105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311, 466.32 and 105.46 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 466.32 = 105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/466.32 = 105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 466.32 × 105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 49,178.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,178.11/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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