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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.37, 466.97 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.37, 466.97 and 94.88 is: 142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.37 : 466.97 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.37/466.97 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.37x = 466.97 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.37x = 44,303.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,303.30/311.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.29

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