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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.74, 467.53 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.74, 467.53 and 106.31 is: 159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.74 : 467.53 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.74/467.53 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.74x = 467.53 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.74x = 49,703.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,703.11/311.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.44

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