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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.52, 467.25 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.52, 467.25 and 100.44 is: 150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.52 : 467.25 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.52/467.25 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.52x = 467.25 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.52x = 46,930.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,930.59/311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.65

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