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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.01, 466.52 and 105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.01, 466.52 and 105.54 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.01 : 466.52 = 105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.01/466.52 = 105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.01x = 466.52 × 105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.01x = 49,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,235.99/311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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