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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.38, 465.46 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.38, 465.46 and 93.88 is: 140.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.38 : 465.46 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.38/465.46 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.38x = 465.46 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.38x = 43,697.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,697.38/310.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.79

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