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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.97, 468.02 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.97, 468.02 and 95.58 is: 143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.97 : 468.02 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.97/468.02 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.97x = 468.02 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.97x = 44,732.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,732.87/311.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.39

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