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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.51, 467.16 and 103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.51, 467.16 and 103.22 is: 154.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.51 : 467.16 = 103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.51/467.16 = 103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.51x = 467.16 × 103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.51x = 48,222.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,222.49/311.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.80

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