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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.37, 467.12 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.37, 467.12 and 105.88 is: 158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.37 : 467.12 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.37/467.12 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.37x = 467.12 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.37x = 49,459.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,459.36/311.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.84

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