no they are different
if Base are equal power are added
like wise in first expressions power are added
but in second expressions cube of three is written as x to the power.
so they are not equal
You have to give more explanation
About 31.16 feet.
You just multiply 9.5 m by 3.28 ft.... but it you need to round it to the nearest feet, it would be 31 ft.
Hope it helps!