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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.95, 467.25 and 189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.95, 467.25 and 189.23 is: 284.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.95 : 467.25 = 189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.95/467.25 = 189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.95x = 467.25 × 189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.95x = 88,416.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,416.77/310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.34

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