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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.66, 467.48 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.66, 467.48 and 106.21 is: 159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.66 : 467.48 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.66/467.48 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.66x = 467.48 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.66x = 49,651.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,651.05/311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.31

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