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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.95, 467.81 and 106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.95, 467.81 and 106.48 is: 159.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.95 : 467.81 = 106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.95/467.81 = 106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.95x = 467.81 × 106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.95x = 49,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,812.41/311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.68

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