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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.19, 466.49 and 105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.19, 466.49 and 105.61 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.19 : 466.49 = 105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.19/466.49 = 105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.19x = 466.49 × 105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.19x = 49,266.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,266.01/311.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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