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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.79, 466.16 and 94.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.79, 466.16 and 94.35 is: 141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.79 : 466.16 = 94.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.79/466.16 = 94.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.79x = 466.16 × 94.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.79x = 43,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,981.72/310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.52

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