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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.84, 466.20 and 94.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.84, 466.20 and 94.36 is: 141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.84 : 466.20 = 94.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.84/466.20 = 94.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.84x = 466.20 × 94.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.84x = 43,990.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,990.63/310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.52

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