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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.47, 467.05 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.47, 467.05 and 106.04 is: 159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.47 : 467.05 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.47/467.05 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.47x = 467.05 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.47x = 49,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,525.98/311.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.01

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