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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.23, 468.34 and 95.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.23, 468.34 and 95.81 is: 143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.23 : 468.34 = 95.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.23/468.34 = 95.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.23x = 468.34 × 95.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.23x = 44,869.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,869.31/312.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.71

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