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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.38, 466.94 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.38, 466.94 and 94.91 is: 142.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.38 : 466.94 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.38/466.94 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.38x = 466.94 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.38x = 44,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,316.40/311.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.32

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