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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.79, 467.64 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.79, 467.64 and 92.41 is: 138.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.79 : 467.64 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.79/467.64 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.79x = 467.64 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.79x = 43,214.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,214.15/311.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.60

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