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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.35, 466.89 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.35, 466.89 and 105.87 is: 158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.35 : 466.89 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.35/466.89 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.35x = 466.89 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.35x = 49,429.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,429.64/311.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.76

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