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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.80, 466.17 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.80, 466.17 and 94.38 is: 141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.80 : 466.17 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.80/466.17 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.80x = 466.17 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.80x = 43,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,997.12/310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.56

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