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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.08, 346.64 and 94.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.08, 346.64 and 94.10 is: 141.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.08 : 346.64 = 94.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.08/346.64 = 94.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.08x = 346.64 × 94.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.08x = 32,616.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,616.62/231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.15

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