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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.18, 346.71 and 94.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.18, 346.71 and 94.17 is: 141.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.18 : 346.71 = 94.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.18/346.71 = 94.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.18x = 346.71 × 94.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.18x = 32,649.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,649.68/231.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.23

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