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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.92, 467.58 and 106.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.92, 467.58 and 106.39 is: 159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.92 : 467.58 = 106.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.92/467.58 = 106.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.92x = 467.58 × 106.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.92x = 49,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,745.84/311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.48

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