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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.86, 467.80 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.86, 467.80 and 95.46 is: 143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.86 : 467.80 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.86/467.80 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.86x = 467.80 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.86x = 44,656.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,656.19/311.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.19

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