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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.72, 466.05 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.72, 466.05 and 94.32 is: 141.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.72 : 466.05 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.72/466.05 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.72x = 466.05 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.72x = 43,957.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,957.84/310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.47

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