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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.67, 467.39 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.67, 467.39 and 92.24 is: 138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.67 : 467.39 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.67/467.39 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.67x = 467.39 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.67x = 43,109.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,109.26/311.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.32

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