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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.48, 467.24 and 106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.48, 467.24 and 106.06 is: 159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.48 : 467.24 = 106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.48/467.24 = 106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.48x = 467.24 × 106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.48x = 49,555.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,555.47/311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.10

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