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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.35, 468.59 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.35, 468.59 and 95.94 is: 143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.35 : 468.59 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.35/468.59 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.35x = 468.59 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.35x = 44,956.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,956.04/312.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.93

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