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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.81, 466.30 and 94.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.81, 466.30 and 94.39 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.81 : 466.30 = 94.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.81/466.30 = 94.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.81x = 466.30 × 94.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.81x = 44,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,014.06/310.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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