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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.58, 465.74 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.58, 465.74 and 94.11 is: 141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.58 : 465.74 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.58/465.74 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.58x = 465.74 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.58x = 43,831.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,831.81/310.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.13

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