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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.84, 467.69 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.84, 467.69 and 92.46 is: 138.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.84 : 467.69 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.84/467.69 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.84x = 467.69 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.84x = 43,242.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,242.16/311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.67

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