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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.24, 466.88 and 94.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.24, 466.88 and 94.83 is: 142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.24 : 466.88 = 94.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.24/466.88 = 94.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.24x = 466.88 × 94.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.24x = 44,273.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,273.76/311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.25

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