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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.41, 467.15 and 105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.41, 467.15 and 105.94 is: 158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.41 : 467.15 = 105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.41/467.15 = 105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.41x = 467.15 × 105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.41x = 49,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,490.52/311.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.92

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