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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 466.97 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 466.97 and 105.87 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 466.97 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/466.97 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 466.97 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 49,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,437.58/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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