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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.19, 466.50 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.19, 466.50 and 105.63 is: 158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.19 : 466.50 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.19/466.50 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.19x = 466.50 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.19x = 49,276.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,276.40/311.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.35

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