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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.88, 466.41 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.88, 466.41 and 94.46 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.88 : 466.41 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.88/466.41 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.88x = 466.41 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.88x = 44,057.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,057.09/310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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