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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 467.21 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 467.21 and 95.11 is: 142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 467.21 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/467.21 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 467.21 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 44,435.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,435.41/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.61

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