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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.66, 467.57 and 92.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.66, 467.57 and 92.29 is: 138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.66 : 467.57 = 92.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.66/467.57 = 92.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.66x = 467.57 × 92.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.66x = 43,150.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,150.64/311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.46

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