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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.47, 467.21 and 103.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.47, 467.21 and 103.17 is: 154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.47 : 467.21 = 103.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.47/467.21 = 103.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.47x = 467.21 × 103.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.47x = 48,202.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,202.06/311.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.76

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