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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.13, 468.24 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.13, 468.24 and 95.66 is: 143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.13 : 468.24 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.13/468.24 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.13x = 468.24 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.13x = 44,791.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,791.84/312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.50

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