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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.89, 466.17 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.89, 466.17 and 94.44 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.89 : 466.17 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.89/466.17 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.89x = 466.17 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.89x = 44,025.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,025.09/310.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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