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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.23, 465.48 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.23, 465.48 and 93.96 is: 140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.23 : 465.48 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.23/465.48 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.23x = 465.48 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.23x = 43,736.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,736.50/310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.98

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