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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.47, 467.28 and 95.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.47, 467.28 and 95.07 is: 142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.47 : 467.28 = 95.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.47/467.28 = 95.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.47x = 467.28 × 95.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.47x = 44,424.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,424.31/311.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.63

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