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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.03, 466.65 and 105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.03, 466.65 and 105.59 is: 158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.03 : 466.65 = 105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.03/466.65 = 105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.03x = 466.65 × 105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.03x = 49,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,273.57/311.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.42

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