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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.40, 466.95 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.40, 466.95 and 94.92 is: 142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.40 : 466.95 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.40/466.95 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.40x = 466.95 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.40x = 44,322.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,322.89/311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.33

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