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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.47, 466.88 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.47, 466.88 and 105.97 is: 158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.47 : 466.88 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.47/466.88 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.47x = 466.88 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.47x = 49,475.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,475.27/311.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.84

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