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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.60, 467.31 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.60, 467.31 and 92.27 is: 138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.60 : 467.31 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.60/467.31 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.60x = 467.31 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.60x = 43,118.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,118.69/311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.38

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