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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.20, 468.22 and 95.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.20, 468.22 and 95.80 is: 143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.20 : 468.22 = 95.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.20/468.22 = 95.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.20x = 468.22 × 95.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.20x = 44,855.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,855.48/312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.68

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