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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.55, 467.28 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.55, 467.28 and 106.11 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.55 : 467.28 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.55/467.28 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.55x = 467.28 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.55x = 49,583.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,583.08/311.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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