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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.50, 467.22 and 128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.50, 467.22 and 128.84 is: 193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.50 : 467.22 = 128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.50/467.22 = 128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.50x = 467.22 × 128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.50x = 60,196.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,196.62/311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.25

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