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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.16, 346.80 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.16, 346.80 and 94.18 is: 141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.16 : 346.80 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.16/346.80 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.16x = 346.80 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.16x = 32,661.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,661.62/231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.29

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