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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.31, 468.44 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.31, 468.44 and 95.87 is: 143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.31 : 468.44 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.31/468.44 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.31x = 468.44 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.31x = 44,909.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,909.34/312.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.80

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