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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.98, 466.33 and 94.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.98, 466.33 and 94.51 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.98 : 466.33 = 94.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.98/466.33 = 94.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.98x = 466.33 × 94.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.98x = 44,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,072.38/310.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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