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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.49, 467.37 and 106.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.49, 467.37 and 106.09 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.49 : 467.37 = 106.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.49/467.37 = 106.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.49x = 467.37 × 106.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.49x = 49,582.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,582.11/311.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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