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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 466.86 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 466.86 and 105.82 is: 158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 466.86 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/466.86 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 466.86 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 49,403.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,403.13/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.71

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