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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.16, 468.28 and 95.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.16, 468.28 and 95.71 is: 143.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.16 : 468.28 = 95.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.16/468.28 = 95.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.16x = 468.28 × 95.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.16x = 44,818.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,818.15/312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.58

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