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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.91, 467.86 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.91, 467.86 and 95.49 is: 143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.91 : 467.86 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.91/467.86 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.91x = 467.86 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.91x = 44,675.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,675.95/311.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.23

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