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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.59, 467.41 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.59, 467.41 and 106.08 is: 159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.59 : 467.41 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.59/467.41 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.59x = 467.41 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.59x = 49,582.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,582.85/311.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.13

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