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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.77, 472.24 and 95.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.77, 472.24 and 95.39 is: 143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.77 : 472.24 = 95.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.77/472.24 = 95.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.77x = 472.24 × 95.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.77x = 45,044.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,044.37/314.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.10

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