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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.09, 466.63 and 105.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.09, 466.63 and 105.65 is: 158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.09 : 466.63 = 105.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.09/466.63 = 105.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.09x = 466.63 × 105.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.09x = 49,301.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,301.24/311.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.48

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