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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.98, 468.04 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.98, 468.04 and 95.56 is: 143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.98 : 468.04 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.98/468.04 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.98x = 468.04 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.98x = 44,725.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,725.90/311.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.36

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