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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 465.90 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 465.90 and 94.23 is: 141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 465.90 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/465.90 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 465.90 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 43,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,901.76/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.34

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