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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.45, 467.18 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.45, 467.18 and 105.99 is: 158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.45 : 467.18 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.45/467.18 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.45x = 467.18 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.45x = 49,515.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,515.88/311.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.99

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