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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.08, 466.72 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.08, 466.72 and 94.70 is: 142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.08 : 466.72 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.08/466.72 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.08x = 466.72 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.08x = 44,198.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,198.38/311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.08

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