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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.61, 467.47 and 106.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.61, 467.47 and 106.19 is: 159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.61 : 467.47 = 106.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.61/467.47 = 106.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.61x = 467.47 × 106.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.61x = 49,640.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,640.11/311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.30

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