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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.45, 467.08 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.45, 467.08 and 105.97 is: 158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.45 : 467.08 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.45/467.08 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.45x = 467.08 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.45x = 49,496.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,496.47/311.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.93

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