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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.68, 467.52 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.68, 467.52 and 95.24 is: 142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.68 : 467.52 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.68/467.52 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.68x = 467.52 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.68x = 44,526.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,526.60/311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.86

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