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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.61, 467.45 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.61, 467.45 and 95.21 is: 142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.61 : 467.45 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.61/467.45 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.61x = 467.45 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.61x = 44,503.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,503.10/311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.82

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