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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.49, 467.08 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.49, 467.08 and 105.99 is: 158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.49 : 467.08 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.49/467.08 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.49x = 467.08 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.49x = 49,505.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,505.81/311.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.93

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