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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.42, 467.18 and 94.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.42, 467.18 and 94.97 is: 142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.42 : 467.18 = 94.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.42/467.18 = 94.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.42x = 467.18 × 94.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.42x = 44,365.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,365.27/311.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.46

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