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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.19, 346.77 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.19, 346.77 and 94.34 is: 141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.19 : 346.77 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.19/346.77 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.19x = 346.77 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.19x = 32,715.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,715.15/231.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.51

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