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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.39, 466.99 and 105.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.39, 466.99 and 105.91 is: 158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.39 : 466.99 = 105.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.39/466.99 = 105.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.39x = 466.99 × 105.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.39x = 49,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,459.81/311.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.83

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