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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.65, 467.34 and 106.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.65, 467.34 and 106.15 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.65 : 467.34 = 106.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.65/467.34 = 106.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.65x = 467.34 × 106.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.65x = 49,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,608.14/311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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