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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.33, 468.36 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.33, 468.36 and 95.86 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.33 : 468.36 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.33/468.36 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.33x = 468.36 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.33x = 44,896.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,896.99/312.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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