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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.86, 466.35 and 94.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.86, 466.35 and 94.41 is: 141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.86 : 466.35 = 94.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.86/466.35 = 94.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.86x = 466.35 × 94.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.86x = 44,028.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,028.10/310.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.63

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