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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.34, 467.07 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.34, 467.07 and 94.92 is: 142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.34 : 467.07 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.34/467.07 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.34x = 467.07 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.34x = 44,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,334.80/311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.40

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