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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.62, 467.29 and 95.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.62, 467.29 and 95.15 is: 142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.62 : 467.29 = 95.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.62/467.29 = 95.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.62x = 467.29 × 95.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.62x = 44,460.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,460.07/311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.68

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