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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.02, 466.33 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.02, 466.33 and 105.52 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.02 : 466.33 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.02/466.33 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.02x = 466.33 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.02x = 49,207.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,207.14/311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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