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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.19, 466.64 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.19, 466.64 and 105.71 is: 158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.19 : 466.64 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.19/466.64 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.19x = 466.64 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.19x = 49,325.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,325.75/311.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.51

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