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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.21, 346.86 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.21, 346.86 and 94.25 is: 141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.21 : 346.86 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.21/346.86 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.21x = 346.86 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.21x = 32,691.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,691.95/231.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.40

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