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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.53, 467.36 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.53, 467.36 and 106.05 is: 159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.53 : 467.36 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.53/467.36 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.53x = 467.36 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.53x = 49,563.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,563.53/311.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.10

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