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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.27, 466.92 and 94.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.27, 466.92 and 94.85 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.27 : 466.92 = 94.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.27/466.92 = 94.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.27x = 466.92 × 94.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.27x = 44,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,287.36/311.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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