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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.01, 466.47 and 105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.01, 466.47 and 105.59 is: 158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.01 : 466.47 = 105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.01/466.47 = 105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.01x = 466.47 × 105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.01x = 49,251.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,251.71/311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.36

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