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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.24, 468.44 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.24, 468.44 and 92.86 is: 139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.24 : 468.44 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.24/468.44 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.24x = 468.44 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.24x = 43,499.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,499.34/312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.31

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