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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.89, 466.23 and 94.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.89, 466.23 and 94.41 is: 141.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.89 : 466.23 = 94.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.89/466.23 = 94.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.89x = 466.23 × 94.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.89x = 44,016.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,016.77/310.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.58

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