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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.98, 467.96 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.98, 467.96 and 95.55 is: 143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.98 : 467.96 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.98/467.96 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.98x = 467.96 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.98x = 44,716.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,716.23/311.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.33

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