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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.08, 466.58 and 105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.08, 466.58 and 105.64 is: 158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.08 : 466.58 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.08/466.58 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.08x = 466.58 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.08x = 49,289.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,289.51/311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.45

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