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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.49, 467.07 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.49, 467.07 and 95.01 is: 142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.49 : 467.07 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.49/467.07 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.49x = 467.07 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.49x = 44,376.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,376.32/311.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.46

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