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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.66, 467.50 and 106.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.66, 467.50 and 106.23 is: 159.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.66 : 467.50 = 106.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.66/467.50 = 106.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.66x = 467.50 × 106.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.66x = 49,661.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,661.99/311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.35

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