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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.97, 466.47 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.97, 466.47 and 94.70 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.97 : 466.47 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.97/466.47 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.97x = 466.47 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.97x = 44,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,172.38/310.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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