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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.91, 467.71 and 106.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.91, 467.71 and 106.41 is: 159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.91 : 467.71 = 106.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.91/467.71 = 106.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.91x = 467.71 × 106.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.91x = 49,768.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,768.28/311.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.56

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