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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.66, 467.48 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.66, 467.48 and 95.22 is: 142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.66 : 467.48 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.66/467.48 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.66x = 467.48 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.66x = 44,513.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,513.45/311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.83

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