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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.77, 467.78 and 106.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.77, 467.78 and 106.35 is: 159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.77 : 467.78 = 106.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.77/467.78 = 106.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.77x = 467.78 × 106.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.77x = 49,748.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,748.76/311.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.57

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