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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.35, 468.39 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.35, 468.39 and 95.88 is: 143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.35 : 468.39 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.35/468.39 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.35x = 468.39 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.35x = 44,909.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,909.23/312.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.78

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