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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.07, 346.67 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.07, 346.67 and 94.21 is: 141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.07 : 346.67 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.07/346.67 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.07x = 346.67 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.07x = 32,659.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,659.78/231.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.34

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