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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.39, 467.09 and 94.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.39, 467.09 and 94.97 is: 142.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.39 : 467.09 = 94.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.39/467.09 = 94.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.39x = 467.09 × 94.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.39x = 44,356.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,356.73/311.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.45

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