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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.38, 467.10 and 105.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.38, 467.10 and 105.93 is: 158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.38 : 467.10 = 105.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.38/467.10 = 105.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.38x = 467.10 × 105.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.38x = 49,479.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,479.90/311.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.91

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