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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.90, 466.38 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.90, 466.38 and 94.48 is: 141.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.90 : 466.38 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.90/466.38 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.90x = 466.38 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.90x = 44,063.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,063.58/310.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.73

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