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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.87, 466.39 and 94.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.87, 466.39 and 94.45 is: 141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.87 : 466.39 = 94.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.87/466.39 = 94.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.87x = 466.39 × 94.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.87x = 44,050.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,050.54/310.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.70

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