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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.72, 467.61 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.72, 467.61 and 106.28 is: 159.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.72 : 467.61 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.72/467.61 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.72x = 467.61 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.72x = 49,697.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,697.59/311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.43

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