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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.84, 467.90 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.84, 467.90 and 95.44 is: 143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.84 : 467.90 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.84/467.90 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.84x = 467.90 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.84x = 44,656.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,656.38/311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.20

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