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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.50, 466.98 and 105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.50, 466.98 and 105.94 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.50 : 466.98 = 105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.50/466.98 = 105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.50x = 466.98 × 105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.50x = 49,471.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,471.86/311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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