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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.52, 467.24 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.52, 467.24 and 95.12 is: 142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.52 : 467.24 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.52/467.24 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.52x = 467.24 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.52x = 44,443.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,443.87/311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.67

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