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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.71, 467.59 and 95.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.71, 467.59 and 95.30 is: 142.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.71 : 467.59 = 95.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.71/467.59 = 95.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.71x = 467.59 × 95.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.71x = 44,561.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,561.33/311.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.96

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