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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.23, 466.88 and 105.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.23, 466.88 and 105.85 is: 158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.23 : 466.88 = 105.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.23/466.88 = 105.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.23x = 466.88 × 105.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.23x = 49,419.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,419.25/311.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.79

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