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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.85, 467.64 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.85, 467.64 and 95.31 is: 142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.85 : 467.64 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.85/467.64 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.85x = 467.64 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.85x = 44,570.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,570.77/311.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.92

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