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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.63, 467.41 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.63, 467.41 and 95.21 is: 142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.63 : 467.41 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.63/467.41 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.63x = 467.41 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.63x = 44,499.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,499.29/311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.80

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